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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 14/11/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q87

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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.
To forgive an injury is often (1)_______ to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of (2)___ . It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of (3)______; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who (4)______ an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (5)___ may even turn a foe into a friend.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. strength.

Context:
Here, the author contrasts weakness with its opposite quality strength. Forgiveness is being described as a mark of inner power, not frailty.

Meaning of the words:

  • Strength: the quality of being strong in character, mind, or spirit fits the contrast perfectly.

  • Aptitude: natural ability or talent — doesn’t fit the idea of moral power.

  • Intelligence: mental ability to think or reason — not opposite of weakness.

  • Usefulness: being practical or helpful — unrelated to the context.

Correct word: Strength

Reason: The sentence draws a comparison between weakness and strength to emphasize that forgiveness requires courage and self-control qualities of strong character.

Final Sentence: To forgive an injury is often considered to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of strength.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.