SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 182

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q182

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
He is interested ________ learning foreign languages.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Adjective + Preposition: In English, the adjective interested is almost always followed by the preposition in when describing a subject or activity that someone cares about.

Gerund Form: When a verb follows "interested in," it must be in the gerund form (ending in -ing), such as "learning."

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is ‘in’.

The complete sentence is: "He is interested in learning foreign languages."