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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q86

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. reflecting.

Context: The sentence talks about newspapers being like mirrors and showing the diverse facets of society. The blank must describe the continuous action of newspapers capturing these facets.

Meaning of the words:

  • reflects – shows or demonstrates (singular subject)
  • reflect – shows or demonstrates (plural subject, simple present)
  • reflected – past tense of show or demonstrate
  • reflecting – present participle, describing ongoing action

Correct word: reflecting

Reason: The phrase “are like mirrors reflecting” correctly uses the present participle to show what newspapers continuously do. Other options do not fit the grammatical structure or meaning.

Final Sentence: Newspapers are like mirrors reflecting the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.