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SSC Stenographers Grade C&D Exam 2017 : Held on 11-Sept-2017 Shift-1

(English Language and Comprehension)

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QID : 101 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

It has becoming clear (1)/ that attempts to impress the (2)/ people have failed. (3)/ No Error (4)
 
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
 
QID : 102 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

A raise is important (1)/ since one had to beat (2)/ rising prices. (3)/ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
 
QID : 103 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

We are committed in providing (1)/ you a safe and (2)/ comfortable travel experience. (3)/ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
 
QID : 104 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Most of us have a (1)/ desire to create wealth in the (2)/ shortest period in time. (3)/ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
 
QID : 105 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Intrigued by this (1)/ problem, I began search (2)/ for a solution. (3)/ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 2

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QID : 106 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

There is something (1)/ stored in for (2)/ everyone. (3)./ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
 
QID : 107 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

We might supply so (1)/ much evidence in try to explain (2)/ it in so many ways. (3)/ No Error (4)
 
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
 
QID : 108 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

We hope devotees will (1)/ participate in the event and (2)/ get spiritually benefit. (3)/ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 3
 
QID : 109 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

A lot of efforts may (1)/ fell like they (2)/ are going unnoticed. (3)/ No Error (4)
 
Options:
1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
Correct Answer: 2
 
QID : 110 - In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Travel blogging is hardly work (1)/ and will earn you nothing (2)/ in the first few years. (3)/ No Error (4)

Options:
1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4
Correct Answer: 1
 
QID : 111 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Your husband dislikes your sense of fashion, (does he)?
Options:
1) doesn’t he
2) hasn’t he
3) isn’t he
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: doesn’t he
 
QID : 112 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

My daughter (is as tall as) or may be taller than my son.
Options:
1) is as taller as
2) is as tall
3) is almost equal tall
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement
 
QID : 113 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

This painter is the most skilled (of all other painters) in our team.
Options:
1) of all the other painter
2) painter
3) of all painter
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: painter
 
QID : 114 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Since 1975, there (was) no volcanic eruptions.
 
Options:
1) is
2) are
3) have been
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: have been
 
QID : 115 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Joyce could not help (crying).
 
Options:
1) cry
2) to cry
3) but crying
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: No improvement
 
QID : 116 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

I met a gentleman, (who I believe to be a) actor.
 
Options:
1) who I believe, is an
2) whom I believe, is a
3) who, to my belief, must be
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: who I believe, is an
 
QID : 117 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Long after (you have done talking), maintain good eye contact.
 
Options:
1) I was talking
2) You are done talking
3) You am talking
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: You are done talking
 
QID : 118 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

The foreign minister said that maintaining cordial relations with our neighbour (becomes the key).

Options:
1) hold the key

2) brings the key

3) is the key

4) No improvement
Correct Answer: is the key
 
QID : 119 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

(Those) Diwali celebration, was wonderful.
 
Options:
1) These
2) Thing
3) That
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: That
 
QID : 120 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Raman as well as Amar (are) coming.
 
Options:
1) is
2) were
3) should
4) No improvement
Correct Answer: is
 
QID : 121 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

_______ was well arranged.

Options:
1) Everything

2) Anything

3) None

4) Everyone
Correct Answer: Everything
 
QID : 122 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

One must be attentive to ______ work.
 
Options:
1) their
2) your
3) himself
4) one’s
Correct Answer: one’s
 
QID : 123 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Did ______ help Ankita?

Options:
1) anybody

2) somebody

3) some

4) no
Correct Answer: No Correct Answer ( Benefit to all )
 
QID : 124 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

One of us has given ______ his honesty.

Options:
1) up

2) off

3) of

4) on
Correct Answer: up
 
QID : 125 - In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

He saw ______ old lady.

Options:
1) little

2) a little

3) a few

4) few
Correct Answer: a little
 
QID : 126 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Ache

Options:
1) Comfort

2) Ease

3) Suffering

4) Relief
Correct Answer: Suffering
 
QID : 127 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Adore
 
Options:
1) Hate
2) Admire
3) Aversion
4) Dislike
Correct Answer: Admire
 
QID : 128 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Aerial

Options:
1) Ground

2) Elevated

3) Settle

4) Level
Correct Answer: Elevated
 
QID : 129 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Agony

Options:
1) Torture

2) Success

3) Happiness

4) Soundness
Correct Answer: Torture
 
QID : 130 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Blaze

Options:
1) Glow

2) Calm

3) Numbness

4) Unconsciousness
Correct Answer: Glow
 
QID : 131 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Duty

Options:
1) Commission

2) Obligation

3) Irresponsibility

4) Role
Correct Answer: Irresponsibility
 
QID : 132 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Important

Options:
1) Considerable

2) Insignificant

3) Necessary

4) Primary
Correct Answer: Insignificant
 
QID : 133 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Drift
 
Options:
1) Stumble
2) Float
3) Slide
4) Scud
Correct Answer: Stumble
 
QID : 134 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Hold

Options:
1) Clutch

2) Release

3) Clasp

4) Bind
Correct Answer: Release
 
QID : 135 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Dismantle

Options:
1) Build

2) Decimate

3) Teardown

4) Disassemble
Correct Answer: Build
 
QID : 136 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Break down

Options:
1) To walk long way

2) To fail

3) To ignore someone

4) To exercise
Correct Answer: To fail
 
QID : 137 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Lend one’s ear
 
Options:
1) To listen attentively
2) To rent out something
3) To ignore someone
4) Pain in ear
Correct Answer: To listen attentively
 
QID : 138 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Bank on something
 
Options:
1) To do transaction
2) To rely on something
3) To be independent
4) To clear out something
Correct Answer: To rely on something
 
QID : 139 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Make up one’s mind
 
Options:
1) To flatter someone
2) To decide something
3) To fool someone
4) To get irritated
Correct Answer: To decide something
 
QID : 140 - In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

Catch on

Options:
1) Rejuvenating

2) Secret affair

3) To lose

4) To become popular
Correct Answer: To become popular
 
QID : 141 - The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

People who look 
P: to support their beliefs
Q: down on abstract art
R: have several major arguments
 
Options:
1) PQR
2) RQP
3) QRP
4) PRQ
Correct Answer: QRP
 
QID : 142 -  The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Biologists are often
P: a rigidly deterministic
Q: approach to behaviour
R: accused of taking
 
Options:
1) PQR
2) RPQ
3) QRP
4) PRQ
Correct Answer: RPQ
 
QID : 143 - The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The India we inherited
P: that we have bequeathed our
Q: was wonderful, but the one
R: children is degraded in every way
 
Options:
1) QPR
2) RQP
3) PRQ
4) QRP
Correct Answer: QPR
 
QID : 144 - Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

There is
P: getting defensive
Q: about our failure
R: no point
 
Options:
1) PRQ
2) PQR
3) RQP
4) RPQ
Correct Answer: RPQ
 
QID : 145 - The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

The reformer must know
P: people is the authentic
Q: that what moves
R: life, not mere writing
 
Options:
1) QRP
2) RPQ
3) QPR
4) PQR
Correct Answer: QPR
 
QID : 146 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Abhishek knew that his own life was unjust.

Options:
1) It was known to Abhishek that his own life was unjust.

2) It was known to Abhishek that his own life had been unjust.

3) It was known by Abhishek that life unjust.

4) It was known by Abhishek that life was unjust.
Correct Answer: It was known to Abhishek that his own life was unjust.
 
QID : 147 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

She has learnt the answer by heart.

Options:
1) The answer by her was learnt by heart.

2) The answer has been learnt by heart by her.

3) The answer was learnt by her by heart.

4) The answer is learnt by heart by her.
Correct Answer: The answer has been learnt by heart by her.
 
QID : 148 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

This dress was given to me by my husband.

Options:
1) My husband gives me this dress.

2) My husband has given this dress to me.

3) My husband gave me this dress.

4) My husband had given this dress to me.
Correct Answer: My husband gave me this dress.
 
QID : 149 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

By whom is the kid being fed?

Options:
1) Who has fed the kid?

2) Who has been feeding the kid?

3) Who was feeding the kid?

4) Who is feeding the kid?
Correct Answer: Who is feeding the kid?
 
QID : 150 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

The old man touched and patted the cow.

Options:
1) The cow was patted and touched by the old man.

2) The cow patted and touched the old man.

3) The cow was so touched by the old man patting him.

4) The patted cow touched the old man.
Correct Answer: The cow was patted and touched by the old man.
 
QID : 151 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Where do you keep the newspapers?
 
Options:
1) Where are the newspapers kept by you?
2) Where were the newspapers kept?
3) Where have the newspapers being kept?
4) Have you kept the news papers?
Correct Answer: Where are the newspapers kept by you?
 
QID : 152 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Let us help her.

Options:
1) Let she is helped.

2) Let her be helped by us.

3) Let she be helped.

4) Let her help us.
Correct Answer: Let her be helped by us.
 
QID : 153 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

I begin my day with a cup of coffee.

Options:
1) My day is begun with a cup of coffee.

2) A cup of coffee has begun my day.

3) A cup of coffee is beginning my day.

4) My day is being begun with a cup of coffee.
Correct Answer: My day is begun with a cup of coffee.
 
QID : 154 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

Did the sound disturb her?

Options:
1) Did she disturb the sound?

2) Was the sound disturbed by her?

3) Was she disturbed by the sound?

4) Was she disturb the sound?
Correct Answer: Was she disturbed by the sound?
 
QID : 155 - A sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice.

He will have to do the work sincerely.

Options:
1) The work will have to be done sincerely by him.

2) The work will have been done sincerely by him.

3) The work is being done sincerely by him.

4) Sincerely the work has been done by him.
Correct Answer: The work will have to be done sincerely by him.
 
QID : 156 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

He said "sister, please cook me something nice today."

Options:
1) He requested his sister to cook him something nice that day.

2) He told his sister to cook him something nice today.

3) He ordered his sister to cook him something nice that day.

4) He asked his sister if she could cook him something nice that day.
Correct Answer: He requested his sister to cook him something nice that day.
 
QID : 157 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Rohan said, "I shall be 25 tomorrow."

Options:
1) Rohan said that he would be 25 tomorrow.

2) Rohan said that he should be 25 the following day.

3) Rohan said that he shall be 25 tomorrow.

4) Rohan said that he would be 25 the following day.
Correct Answer: Rohan said that he would be 25 the following day.
 
QID : 158 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Akansha told Isha, "What a beautiful dress you are wearing!"

Options:
1) Akansha exclaimed that Isha was wearing a beautiful dress.

2) Akansha exclaimed that Isha is wearing a beautiful dress.

3) Akansha exclaimed that is a beautiful the dress.

4) Akansha told Isha that was a beautiful dress.
Correct Answer: Akansha exclaimed that Isha was wearing a beautiful dress.
 
QID : 159 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

He asked, "Is the chairman coming to the meeting?"
 
Options:
1) He asked that the chairman was coming to the meeting.
2) He asked if the chairman will coming to the meeting.
3) He asked if the chairman is coming to the meeting.
4) He asked if the chairman was coming to the meeting.
Correct Answer: He asked if the chairman was coming to the meeting.
 
QID : 160 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Ankit said that Nitin loved cricket.
 
Options:
1) Ankit said, "Nitin loves cricket."
2) Ankit said, "Nitin loved cricket."
3) Ankit says, "Nitin loved cricket."
4) Ankit says, "Nitin loves ciricket."
Correct Answer: Ankit said, "Nitin loves cricket."
 
QID : 161 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The students respectfully wished their teacher good morning.
 
Options:
1) “Good morning”, said students.
2) “Good morning ma'am”, said the students to the teacher. 
3) “Good morning, Sir”, said the students to the teacher. 
4) “Good morning teacher”, said the students to their teacher. 
Correct Answer: “Good morning teacher”, said the students to their teacher. 
 
QID : 162 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Suman said to Poonam, "whom were you speaking to over the phone?"
 
Options:
1) Suman asked Poonam whom she had been speaking to over the phone.
2) Suman asked Poonam whom she has been speaking to over the phone.
3) Suman asked Poonam that who was over the phone.
4) Poonam asked Suman that who was talking to her over the phone. 
Correct Answer: Suman asked Poonam whom she had been speaking to over the phone.
 
QID : 163  - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Ashish requested his sister to pass the salt.

Options:
1) Ashish said, "sister, give the salt."

2) Ashish said, "sister, please pass the salt."

3) Ashish said, "sister, let’s pass the salt."

4) Ashish said, "sister, let the salt pass."
Correct Answer: Ashish said, "sister, please pass the salt."
 
QID : 164 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Suraj said, "I am going to visit my old friend tomorrow."

Options:
1) Suraj said that he was going to visit his old friend the next day.

2) Suraj said that he would visit his old friend tomorrow.

3) Suraj said he wanted to visit his old friend tomorrow.

4) Suraj said that he might visit his old friend the next day.
Correct Answer: Suraj said that he was going to visit his old friend the next day.
 
QID : 165 - A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

The girls said, "we were walking 8km each day to reach the camp site."
 
Options:
1) The girls said that they had walked 8km each day to reach the camp site.
2) The girls said that they had been walking 8km each day to reach the camp site.
3) The girls said that they would be walking 8km each day to reach the camp site.
4) The girls said that they were walked 8km each day to reach the camp site.
Correct Answer: The girls said that they had been walking 8km each day to reach the camp site.
 
QID : 166 - Read the given passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four given alternatives.

Unfortunately, the reality hit me the next morning. I slept past the chirping of birds, but was woken up by loud voices crossing my window every now and then. When I went to the kitchen to make myself some tea, a couple of tourists were peeping in through the glass door. Day trippers! The old-world charm of this village, with only 305 residents, was drowned by the callousness of visitors who only seemed to care about their photos and getting drunk, almost running over the locals in their rental cars, never realizing that they were intruding into someone’s sleepy neighbourhood and life. My hosts assured me that the number of day trippers now was not nearly as bad as in the peak summer season, and joked about how the village residents, their homes and their kitchens must be curious, unfamiliar sights for tourists. If you’re on the same page, you’re probably thinking that an easy solution is that travel bloggers like me should never write about their “offbeat” finds. But as my social media followers often remind me, isn’t it part of my job to disclose the exact location of my stories and photos, so others can choose to experience my finds over ‘tourist traps’? I’ve dwelt on this dilemma for a long time. But walking on those cobblestoned streets in Istria (mostly at sunrise and late at night), it occurred to me that no, perhaps that isn’t the role a travel blogger is supposed to play. The way I see it now, my work as a travel blogger should inspire my readers to think of travel differently – to reconsider their travel choices, to seek local encounters, to carve out their own journey. It’s the reason I never have, and never will,  give you a three day itinerary to “do” a destination. That’s not how I aspire for my readers to experience somewhere I’ve been and loved.

What do you think author wants to imply by "I slept past the chirping of birds"?

Options:
1) Birds were chirping on his/her head but still he/she continued to sleep.

2) He/she left the birds chirping because he/she wanted to sleep.

3) He/she slept past the early morning time when birds chirp.

4) He/she doesn’t like the chirping of birds and that is why he/she continued to sleep.
Correct Answer: He/she slept past the early morning time when birds chirp.
 
QID : 167 - Read the given passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the four given alternatives.

Unfortunately, the reality hit me the next morning. I slept past the chirping of birds, but was woken up by loud voices crossing my window every now and then. When I went to the kitchen to make myself some tea, a couple of tourists were peeping in through the glass door. Day trippers! The old-world charm of this village, with only 305 residents, was drowned by the callousness of visitors who only seemed to care about their photos and getting drunk, almost running over the locals in their rental cars, never realizing that they were intruding into someone’s sleepy neighbourhood and life. My hosts assured me that the number of day trippers now was not nearly as bad as in the peak summer season, and joked about how the village residents, their homes and their kitchens must be curious, unfamiliar sights for tourists. If you’re on the same page, you’re probably thinking that an easy solution is that travel bloggers like me should never write about their “offbeat” finds. But as my social media followers often remind me, isn’t it part of my job to disclose the exact location of my stories and photos, so others can choose to experience my finds over ‘tourist traps’? I’ve dwelt on this dilemma for a long time. But walking on those cobblestoned streets in Istria (mostly at sunrise and late at night), it occurred to me that no, perhaps that isn’t the role a travel blogger is supposed to play. The way I see it now, my work as a travel blogger should inspire my readers to think of travel differently – to reconsider their travel choices, to seek local encounters, to carve out their own journey. It’s t