SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 77

SSC MTS - 16 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • English • Q77

Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
A person who is talkative.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Garrulous: It refers to someone who is excessively talkative, especially about trivial or unimportant matters.

Silent: This is the opposite (antonym) of talkative; it describes someone who does not speak.

Reticent: This describes someone who is reserved or inclined to keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves (the opposite of talkative).

Introvert: While some introverts may be quiet, this term refers more broadly to a person whose personality is characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation.