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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 189

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q189

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In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party - and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end. However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter. “But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.8

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. stared.

Let's see the meaning of the given words:-

  • stared- look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something with one's eyes wide open.
  • noticed- become aware of.
  • watched- look at or observe attentively over a period of time.
  • wondered- desire or be curious to know something.

As per the context of the sentence, the Gabriella Montez looked at her mother with a surprised / shocked look as she had taken away the book from Gabriella Montez. Therefore, the verb 'stared' is the correct choice here.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. stared.