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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 91

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • English • Q91

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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 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The sentence reads:

'Food brings people together and cooking at home is a great way to unite your family over the ___ table.'

The most fitting choice is “dining”, as the phrase “dining table” naturally denotes a place where meals are shared and people come together socially and emotionally.

The context emphasizes meals as a communal activity—gathering at the dining table fosters connection and conversation.

Other options are not suitable:

Vanity table (option 1) refers to grooming, not meals.

Console table (2) is a decorative furniture piece.

Study table (3) implies work or study, not eating together.