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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 14 March 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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. 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. sight.

Context: She is flying over the hills and feels happy looking at something.

Meaning of the words:
Sight – the ability to see; a view.
Vision – imagination or long-term seeing ability, less about a physical scene.
Show – a performance or display.
Spot – a small area or location.

Correct word: Sight fits best as it means the beautiful view of trees and hills.

Final sentence: She was flying over the hills and felt delighted at the sight of the tall trees...

Hence, the chosen option is correct.