SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 10 Feb 2025 - Shift 3

10 February 2025 • 80 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.

During the Renaissance, artists focused (1)______ depicting the beauty of the human form and nature. They (2)______ to capture realism, using techniques like chiaroscuro to create depth and shadow. This period saw a shift (3)______ religious themes to a celebration of individualism and classical knowledge. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art (5)______ centuries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. for

Context: Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art (5)______ centuries.
The sentence means their influence lasted throughout the centuries.

Meaning of the words:

for → during a period of time
after → following in time
by → showing the agent of an action
on → physically on or about

Correct word: for

Reason: The preposition for is used to show duration of time, which fits perfectly in the sentence. "Art for centuries" means their impact continued for many centuries.

Final Sentence: Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art for centuries.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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