DSSSB 6 September 2024
English
Medium
Fill in the blank: Before work, the news book or / in the line __________ is back?
Appeared in: DSSSB 6 September 2024
Explanation
- The sentence structure 'the news book or...' sets up a comparison between two related items.
- A 'newsbook' is a physical object, an early form of printed news publication from the 17th century.
- A 'news box' is also a physical object, a vending machine used for distributing newspapers.
- Choosing 'News box' creates a logical parallel between a historical and a more contemporary physical medium for news distribution.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option B: A 'news factor' is an abstract criterion for judging a story's newsworthiness (e.g., timeliness, impact). It is not a physical object and does not fit the parallel structure with 'news book'.
- Option C: This is a duplicate of the previous option and is incorrect for the same reason. A 'news factor' is an abstract concept, not a physical object comparable to a 'news book'.
- Option D: 'All seven factors' refers to a specific set of abstract principles, likely related to news values in journalism. It is not a physical object and does not logically complete the sentence.
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Vocabulary and Contextual Sentence Completion as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- This question assesses general knowledge and language comprehension, which are foundational skills for effective communication in any professional field, including nursing.
- While not a clinical question, the ability to understand context and make logical connections is crucial for interpreting patient information and medical texts accurately.
- What if the sentence was 'The story's prominence was determined by its primary __________'? In that case, 'News factor' would be the correct answer, as it refers to the criteria for newsworthiness.
How to Approach the Question
- First, analyze the given part of the sentence: 'the news book or...'. The word 'or' indicates that the blank requires a word that is an alternative or a parallel concept to 'news book'.
- Identify the nature of the term 'news book'. It is a physical object used for distributing news in the past.
- Examine the options to find one that is also a physical object related to news distribution.
- Option A, 'News box', is a physical vending machine for newspapers, creating a logical pair with 'news book'.
- Options B, C, and D ('News factor', 'All seven factors') refer to abstract concepts in journalism, not physical objects.
- Based on this logical parallel, conclude that 'News box' is the correct answer to complete the sentence.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Vocabulary and Contextual Sentence Completion
- Stem keywords: news book, fill in the blank
- Lead-in keywords: or
Question ID
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