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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 16

SSC GD Const (English) - 22 Feb 2024 Shift 2 • English • Q16

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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.

This room was chill, because it (1) ____________ had a fire; it was silent, because (2) _______________ from the nursery and kitchen: solemn, (3) _______________ it was known to be so seldom entered. The (4) ________________ alone came here on Saturdays only, to wipe from the mirrors and the furniture a week's quiet dust; and Mrs. Reed (5) ___________ at far intervals visited it to review its contents.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

"Seldom" is correct because it indicates that the fire was infrequent, explaining why the room was chilly. Other options suggest fires were common, which contradicts the room's coldness.