SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 160

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q160

Fill in the blank with the appropriate tense.
Jobin has been working all day. He ___________ tired. 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Context: The first sentence, "Jobin has been working all day," establishes a current state or a cause (hard work).

Logical Deduction: Based on this evidence, the speaker is making a strong logical assumption about the result. In English grammar, "must" is used to express a high degree of certainty or logical necessity.

Comparison: While "will be" suggests a future state, "must be" best fits the context of a logical conclusion drawn from present evidence.

Completed Sentence: "Jobin has been working all day. He must be tired."