SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 18th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

She has shown a great interest towards space science, since her early childhood and a passion to _________ the outer space.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. explore- to travel around a place, etc. in order to learn about it.
  2. elicit- to manage to get information, facts, a reaction, etc. from somebody.
  3. entertain- to interest and amuse somebody in order to please him/her.
  4. enlighten- to give somebody information so that he/she understands something better.

The meaning of the chosen option suits the given statement hence, it will be correct.