SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 25 Feb 2025 - Shift 1

25 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.

Persuasion is the art of (1)_______ someone to agree with your point of view. According to Aristotle, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos. Ethos is a speaker’s way of convincing the audience that she is a (2)______ source. Pathos is a speaker’s way of (3)_______with an audience’s emotions. Logos is the use of (4)_____or information to make your (5) _______more convincing.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. convincing.

Context: Persuasion is about getting someone to accept your point of view.

Meaning of the words:
Convincing – able to persuade someone.
Evaluating – assessing something; not related to persuasion.
Motivating – inspiring action; not exactly about agreement.
Captivating – attracting attention; doesn’t ensure agreement.

Correct word: convincing

Reason: Persuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with your point of view.

Final Sentence: Persuasion is the art of convincing someone to agree with your point of view.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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