SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CPO Tier II - 26 July 2021 • English • Q17

In the following 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.

I was walking home from work when I saw someone (1)______ I thought was my friend Sandra. I went up (2)______ her and touched her on the arm. (3)______, when the woman turned round, it wasn’t Sandra (4)______ all! I just said, “I am sorry. I (5)______ you for a friend.” She stared at my face and (6)______. To be honest, her face shocked me. She (7)______ me of a witch from a children’s (8)______, with her long nose and staring eyes! (9)______ I could realise what she was up to, she (10)______ my purse and escaped.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.7.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. reminded.

  • "Reminded" means to cause someone to remember something. Here, it indicates that the woman's appearance made the speaker think of a witch from a story.