SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 148

SSC Stenographer - 10 Sep 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q148

The following sentence has two blanks. Choose the most suitable set of prepositions from the given options to fill in the blanks and complete the sentence meaningfully:
We were warned _____ potential delays and advised _____ carry extra provisions.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: of, to
Explanation:
• warned of: The verb warn commonly pairs with the preposition of (or about) when alerting someone to a future risk, danger, or issue (e.g., warned of potential delays).
• advised to: The verb advise followed by an object takes a to-infinitive (to + base form of the verb) to recommend an action (e.g., advised [us] to carry).
Quick Tip: Remember the common pattern: advise someone + to + V1.