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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 94

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • English • Q94

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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.
Food brings people together and cooking at home is a great way to unite your family over the 1. _________ table. Everyone loves a home-cooked meal— even moody teenagers or picky eaters. And, if you live alone, that doesn’t mean you have to cook or eat 2. _________. If you live alone, invite a friend, co-worker or neighbour over. Sharing meals with others is a great way to 3. _________ your social network. Getting appreciative feedback on a 4. _________you’ve prepared for someone can bring a real boost to your self-esteem too. The simple act of talking to a friend or loved-one over food can play a big role in relieving stress and 5. _________ mood. Gather the family together and stay up to date with each other’s daily lives.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. “meal.”

“Getting appreciative feedback on a ______ you’ve prepared for someone can bring a real boost to your self‑esteem too.”

The most fitting word here is “meal”, since preparing a dish or meal for someone and receiving positive feedback can enhance your self-confidence.

Research shows that cooking for others leads to feelings of accomplishment and elevated self-esteem, especially when your efforts are acknowledged by others.

Other options do not align with the intended meaning:

“Card”, “tea”, and “biscuits” are too specific or unrelated in this context. The broader term “meal” accurately captures the activity of cooking and sharing.