SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 199

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q199

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
On that pleasant autumn day, I was accompanied ________ my daughter, Zenani.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct option to fill in the blank is by.

The complete sentence is: "On that pleasant autumn day, I was accompanied by my daughter, Zenani.”

Explanation:

The sentence is in the passive voice. In English, the preposition "by" is used to introduce the agent (the person or thing) performing the action.

Collocation: The verb "accompanied" is naturally followed by the preposition "by" when referring to a person or companion (e.g., "accompanied by a friend").