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Identify the pair of letters that will replace to form a meaningful word.
ST_ _Y

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
OR

Identify Meaningful Word Formation

The task is to find the correct pair of letters to fill in the blanks of the sequence "ST_ _Y" to form a valid and meaningful English word.

Analyzing the Word Structure

The given word fragment starts with "ST" and ends with "Y". We need to determine which pair of letters fits logically into the two middle positions: ST _ _ Y.

Testing Each Option

We will substitute each given pair of letters into the blanks and check if the resulting word is meaningful:

  • Option 1: AI

    Substituting "AI" results in "STAIY". This combination does not form a standard English word.

  • Option 2: AR

    Substituting "AR" results in "STARY". While "stary" can be used, especially in contexts related to stars, it is less common and potentially less meaningful in a general context compared to other possibilities.

  • Option 3: OR

    Substituting "OR" results in "STORY". This is a common and widely recognized English word meaning an account of events or a fictional narrative.

  • Option 4: AL

    Substituting "AL" results in "STALY". This combination does not form a standard English word.

Final Determination

Based on the analysis, the pair of letters "OR" is the only one that creates a common and meaningful English word, "STORY", when placed in the sequence ST_ _Y.

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