SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CHSL - 04 July 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q11

Read the given sentence carefully. Change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the underlined word with its ANTONYM from the following options.

I have keen interest in reading the mind of those students who are boisterous at home but on their best behaviour at school.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Boisterous is a word used to describe someone spirited, loud, and slightly out of control. Placid is the correct antonym as it means calm, peaceful, and free of disturbance.

Other options mean:

Clamorous means making a loud and confused noise.

Frothing means have or produce a lot of small bubbles that often rise to the surface.

Raucous means loud and unpleasant.