SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

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 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. abjectly

  • The passage talks about the little boy and a stranger.
  • In the third blank, 'abjectly' should be used. As it means of (something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

Hence, the correct answer would be Abjectly.