SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 1

Tier 1 • 8 August 2023 • 100 questions

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Question 1 / 100

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

I know these authors to _____1_____ outstanding individuals and remarkable teachers and consultants and have even_____2_____ them work their magic in training seminars, but I didn’t know if they _____3_____ take this complex topic and fit into a book. They did. I _____4_____ you to really dig into this material, to pause and think deeply about each part and how the parts are _____5_____.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. sequenced.

The phrase "how the parts are..." suggests that the missing word must describe an orderly arrangement of the parts.
"Sequenced" means arranged in a particular order, which fits the context of structured learning material.

Explanation of Incorrect Options:

Recalled – Means to remember something, which does not logically fit here.
Jumbled – Means mixed up in a disorderly way, which contradicts the idea of structured learning.
Tinkered – Means to adjust or make small changes, which does not fit the context of arranging parts systematically.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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