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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

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Complete the following collocation.
I was running late so I only had time for a _______ shower.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. quick.

  • A collocation is a combination of words that often go together naturally in a language.
  • In this sentence, the collocation is "quick shower," which means a brief or rapid shower that is done in a short period of time.

  • "Hasty" and "fast" can both mean done quickly, but they have a negative connotation of being rushed or careless, which is not appropriate for the context of taking a shower.

  • "Short" can also mean brief or not taking much time, but it does not specifically refer to the speed of the action. It could also mean that the shower itself is small or limited in some way.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

I was running late so I only had time for a quick shower.