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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 12/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • 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:

In the realm of literature, words are the (1) ____________ of creation, and authors are the (2) ____________ of meaning. They skillfully weave stories with (3) ____________ narratives that can (4) ____________ the depths of human emotion. A well-crafted novel can (5) ____________ readers into its world, making them forget the passage of time.

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. vivid.

Context: The passage emphasizes that authors craft stories with narratives that are engaging and lively, capable of stirring human emotion.

Meaning of the words:

  • defrost – to thaw, irrelevant.

  • mundane – ordinary or dull, opposite of what the passage implies.

  • vivid – correct, means clear, lively, and striking, fitting the description of impactful narratives.

  • convey – means to communicate, does not describe the quality of narratives.

Correct word: Vivid, because the narratives are lively and striking, capturing the reader’s imagination.

Final Sentence: They skillfully weave stories with vivid narratives that can explore the depths of human emotion.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.