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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q86

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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.

As community-minded creatures who want (1)_________________ to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion. In the past few years, social media has had a (2)________________ on hyper positivity: think cheery emojis and (3)____________________ quotes plastered over sunsets. Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a (4)______________ to avoid painful feelings when (5)____________________ on difficult realities. However, attempting to convey constant happiness is not only difficult but impossible.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Context:
The sentence talks about humans as community-minded creatures who want to feel a strong sense of belonging. The blank must describe the intensity of the desire to belong.

Meaning of the words:
• laudatory – expressing praise
• deeply – to a great extent, strongly
• crisply – quickly and clearly
• abiotically – without life or living qualities

Correct word:
deeply

Reason:
The sentence emphasizes the strong desire to belong, so deeply fits perfectly. Other options do not make sense in this context.

Final Sentence:
As community-minded creatures who want deeply to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.