Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The last one of this long procession (1)_________________silent men and women was a little wizened old man. Even he (2)_________________ a load of two baskets, slung on a pole on his shoulder. (3)_________________ he kept a folded quilt and a cauldron. In the other basket, there seemed to be a quilt, (4)_________________ ragged and patched, but still clean. There was no one with (5)_________________.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. extremely.
Context: The sentence describes a quilt that is very ragged and patched. The blank needs an adverb to emphasize the degree of raggedness.
Meaning of the words:
Frankly: means in an honest or direct manner.
Extremely: means to a very high degree.
Eagerly: means with keen interest or excitement.
Abruptly: means suddenly or unexpectedly.
Correct word: Extremely
Reason: The quilt is described as very ragged and patched, so “extremely” correctly emphasizes the extent of raggedness. Other options do not express degree.
Final Sentence: In the other basket, there seemed to be a quilt, extremely ragged and patched, but still clean.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2