Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 ........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:
There are certain spheres of one's life in which one should go by one's own (1)______ rather than follow another's counsel. The choice
(2)______ one's subject of study is one such sphere. (3)______ one is genuinely interested in a subject, one (4)______ never opt for it. India
is already full of (5)______ pegs in round holes, who are unfit for their roles and are doing more harm than good.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (4).

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SSC CGL 7th March 2020 Shift-1

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ought

would

could

should

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Explanation:

- The passage discusses making personal decisions, particularly concerning one's field of study, emphasizing that genuine interest should guide these choices.

- Blank (4): The sentence suggests that if someone lacks genuine interest in a subject, they should not choose it. Let's evaluate the options:

- Ought: Suggests a recommendation or advice, but doesn't fit perfectly in this context where the emphasis is on a strong dissuasion.

- Would: Often indicates a probability or habitual action, which doesn’t fit the definitive tone of the sentence.

- Could: Implies possibility or ability, which again doesn’t convey the strong recommendation the sentence is making.

- Should: Expresses a strong recommendation or obligation, fitting the context where genuine interest should be the primary reason to choose a subject.

- Correct Answer: Should