SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q14

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate set of ANTONYMS of the highlighted word.

‘Grisly’

The other day Jimmy behaved _______ with Jammy and that was quite _______ for me.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. pleasantly, comforting.

The word "grisly" refers to something horrifying or repellent.

The opposite of that would be something positive or soothing, such as "pleasantly" and "comforting", which imply a friendly or reassuring behaviour.

The other options do not provide the correct contrast.