SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

I had ______ pain in the stomach after taking lunch.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Acute.

Appropriate Word:

Acute: (of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

E.g.: The housing shortage is more acute than first thought.

This fits best in the context of the given sentence because 'acute pain' is the correct phrase to be used here.

Meaning of other words:

Huge: extremely large; enormous in size.

Heavy: of great weight; difficult to lift or move.

Strict: demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.