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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 95

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q95

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

Individuals might not always do just what we (1)________like them to do. No matter how justified or marginal our requirements (2)________ we will occasionally be disheartened. Instinctually, when our expectations are not fulfilled, we become hurt and upset. Altercations terrify us since they are uncomfortable and have the potential to destroy relationships. However, avoiding confrontation does not (3)________the dispute, as unanswered questions also have a detrimental (4)________on relationships. Indeed, the true source of (5)________ is our confrontational style, not the problem itself.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. would.

  • The word 'would' is appropriate here as it conveys a polite or hypothetical tone, aligning with the context of expectations or desires.
  • It fits with the idea of how we would prefer others to act in ideal situations.

Hence, the correct option would be would.