SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q19

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

Miss Caroline was no more (1)__________ twenty-one. She had bright auburn hair, pink (2)__________, and wore crimson finger-nail polish. She also (3)__________high-heeled pumps and a red-and-white (4)__________dress. She looked and smelled (5)__________a peppermint drop.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. striped.

  • In this context, 'striped' indicates a pattern of stripes, which aligns with the description of the dress having a red and white colour scheme.

  • Stripped means removing all coverings.