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not drink.’
Use of ‘I’. I love nature, I am very friendly, I love talking, etc. The
frequent use of ‘I’ reflects selfishness.
Negative sentences.
Frequent references to celebrities or known figures.
What is Preferred
Sentences that reflect your own beliefs and values. For example, helping
is a virtue, obeying commands is the duty of soldiers, friends are great
company, etc.
Factual sentences based on recent happenings. For example, India is
very careful in its dealings with China, or the city of Mumbai faced
several bomb blasts in the past. This reflects your awareness.
Positive sentences.
Two example sets are presented below. Thereafter, five practice sets are
given. They include words that are normally given at the SSB. Candidates are
advised to time their responses.
Example Sets
EXAMPLE SET - 1
1 CAREFUL A careful approach gives consistent results.
2 AGREE Agreement is essential between the parties.
3 BEAUTIFUL Life is beautiful for an optimist.
4 CANNOT Humans cannot reach Pluto yet.
Discussion removes confusion in
5 CONFUSE
relationships.
