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SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q8

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Comprehension:

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

To my utter (1) _________the little dark boy was striding (2) ________up and down the lawn while the white youngster walked (3) _________ behind him. “Get me a banana!” The little boy ran (4) ________the house and (5) __________shortly.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 2 i.e. astonishment

  • The passage talks about the little boy and a stranger.
  • In the first blank, 'astonishment' should be used. As it means great surprise.

Hence, the correct answer would be Astonishment.