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SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 100

SSC Stenographer - 10/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • English • Q100

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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.
The two children lost their way in the woods. They had heard tales about a witch residing in a remote corner of _____[A] woods. The witch was notorious for eating children. They became afraid as the sky _______[B] dark. They were getting hungry and tired as well. Soon after, they came across _____[C] old cottage. The chimney of the house was emitting smoke. It started to rain heavily, and they rushed inside the cottage without giving it a second thought. To _______[D] surprise, they found a ______[E1], __________[E2], _______________[E3] woman inside the house. She offered them chocolates to eat.

Select the most appropriate option to sequentially fill in the blanks marked [E1], [E2], [E3].

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e “old, skinny, sweet.”

The narrative describes the witch as someone who offers chocolates inside an old cottage to children—setting suggests she is quaint and somewhat harmless despite initial fears.

The adjective “old” (E1) captures her age and typical portrayal of witches dwelling in remote cottages.

“Skinny” (E2) aligns with traditional descriptions of witches in fairy tales, emphasizing a scrawny or bony appearance.

“Sweet” (E3) matches her behavior—kindly offering chocolates rather than harm, indicating a contrast to fearful tales and making 'sweet' the apt descriptor.