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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 1

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 14 March 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

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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. She was flying over the hills and felt delighted at the (1) ______ of the tall trees and their (2) ______ branches below her. She could (3) ______ see a river flowing in a zig-zag fashion. Birds (4) ______ alongside making chirruping sounds as if (5) ______ her to the skies.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e. welcoming.

Context: The sentence talks about birds flying alongside and making chirruping sounds, as if they were doing something nice or kind towards her while she was flying.

Meaning of the words:
Welcoming – to receive someone kindly or happily.
Greeting – to say hello or show acknowledgement.
Pleasing – something that gives pleasure.
Warming – making something warm or emotionally comforting.

Correct word: Welcoming is the best fit because the birds are acting as if they are inviting her or happily accepting her presence in the skies.

Reason: “Welcoming her to the skies” gives the image of a kind or warm reception by the birds, which suits the tone of the passage.

Final Sentence: Birds flew alongside, making chirruping sounds as if welcoming her to the skies.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.