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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 95

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • English • Q95

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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 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

“The simple act of talking to a friend or loved-one over food can play a big role in relieving stress and ______ mood.”

Sharing meals with others is consistently shown to reduce stress and enhance or boost mood.

Studies highlight that communal dining often boosts mood and promotes positive emotions while alleviating loneliness and anxiety.

For example, one source states explicitly that shared meals significantly boost mood and overall well-being.

Other options do not correctly reflect the intended meaning:

“Falling”, “lowering”, or “depreciating” suggest a negative or diminishing effect, which contradicts the context of relieving stress and improving emotional well-being.