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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 8

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q8

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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.

As Paul was (1)________ his supper, Aunt Jenny (2) ________ him questions that have been full of deceit, and had a very deep meaning, for she wanted to trap him. It seemed as if she was endowed with a (3) ________ which could hunt for dark and mysterious tact. She asked, “Did you now not want to swim, Paul?” Paul felt an uncomfortable (4) ________. He (5) ________ Aunt Jennys face; however it informed him nothing. So, he said, “No, ma’am.”

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • "Suspicion" is a suitable option.
  •  It expresses a sense of distrust or doubt that is in line with Aunt Jenny's deceitful questioning and Paul's intuition that something is wrong.
  • Compare to other options:
    • "Drop": It doesn't make sense in this context and doesn't express any emotion or sentiment.
    • "View": It describes a sight or viewpoint; it does not convey an emotion.
    • "Guess": While "Guess" suggests an ambiguous response, it fails to convey the discomfort.