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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q88

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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 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about newspapers fostering a sense of community. The blank must use the correct article before a singular, countable noun.

Meaning of the words:

  •  the – definite article, specific
  • a – indefinite article, general
  • No article required – used for plural or uncountable nouns
  • an – indefinite article used before vowels

Correct word: a

Reason: “Sense” is a singular, countable noun here, and we are talking about any general sense of community, so the indefinite article “a” is correct.

Final Sentence: They serve as a forum for dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering a sense of community.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.