SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 7

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 17 Jan 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

Choose the most appropriate Synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence: 7

People build different types of houses for living.
 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. Individual.

Given word: Different
Meaning: Not the same; separate or distinct from one another.
Example: Students come from different states of India.

Synonym: Individual
Meaning: Separate or single; distinct from others.
Example: Each student received an individual set of instructions.

Meaning of the other words:
Contrasting – showing a strong difference (not always suitable as a synonym).
Equal – same in amount, size or value (opposite of different).
Similar – almost the same (again, opposite in meaning).

Hence, the chosen option is correct.