SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 9 Feb 2022 - Shift 1

9 February 2022 • 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.

Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ___________ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) _____________ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3)________________ and recover." A senior manager at Nike (4) ____________,"Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message—take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______________with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer: Option 4. time
Context: The sentence speaks about spending something with loved ones.
Meaning of the words:
money – currency, not suitable here
days – too long and imprecise
hours – too specific
time – fits naturally in the context
Correct word: time
Reason: “Spend time with your loved ones” is a common and grammatically correct phrase.
Final sentence: "...take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend time with your loved ones."
Hence the chosen option is correct.

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