SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 123

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q123

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She is capable ___ handling the situation. 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

In English, the adjective capable is always followed by the preposition of when expressing a person's ability or power to do something.

Verb Form: When using "capable of," the following verb must be in the gerund form (ending in -ing). In this case, "handling" is the gerund form of "handle."

The Full Sentence: "She is capable of handling the situation."