SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 1

17 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.

For many healthcare workers, (1) _______________ nurses, longer hours and shift work are the norm. Nurses are (2)___________________ expected to work on public holidays, and may have to work for six or seven (3)_________________ days before having a few days off, instead of the standard five days on, two days off.Also, many healthcare services, such as hospitals and aged care facilities, (4)______________ staffing seven days a week. It’s imperative any restructured work arrangements are designed to (5)___________________ continuous, adequate staffing. Consequently, a direct transition from a five-day to a four-day work week might not be immediately logical or applicable.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ensure.
Context: The sentence is about designing work arrangements in healthcare so that staffing remains continuous and adequate. The correct word should mean “to make certain or guarantee.”
Meaning of the words:
Treat: means to deal with or give medical attention, not suitable here.
Animate: means to give life or energy, not correct in this context.
Scrutinise: means to examine carefully, does not fit the meaning.
Ensure: means to make certain or guarantee.
Correct word: Ensure
Reason: The aim of restructured work arrangements is to ensure continuous, adequate staffing. The other options do not fit the meaning of guaranteeing something.
Final Sentence: It’s imperative any restructured work arrangements are designed to ensure continuous, adequate staffing.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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