SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 1

Tier 1 • 19 July 2023 • 100 questions

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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.

This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2) ________of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)_____________with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4). _________and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________to count.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e as well as.

The context suggests that the activities in the book encourage children not only to read but also to write letters and numbers.

The phrase "as well as" is used to indicate this additional aspect or action.

So, the sentence would read: "Tracing and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers as well as to count."

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