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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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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.

In order to fall asleep (1) ______ night, strive to turn off all electronic devices at least 30 minutes (2) ______ getting into bed. Allow your eyes to relax and take a break from the (3) ______ of a lit screen. Read a book, write in a journal, or write (4) ______ your to-do list for the (5) ______ day.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. before.

  • The blank in the given passage requires a preposition that would appropriately fit in the context of turning off electronic devices before getting into bed.
  • The preposition "before" is commonly used to indicate that one action should happen prior to another action.
  • In this case, the action of turning off electronic devices should happen prior to the action of getting into bed.

Therefore, the completed sentence is:

"In order to fall asleep at night, strive to turn off all electronic devices at least 30 minutes before getting into bed."