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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q19

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

COMMENCE

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • In the given question, we need to select the ANTONYM of the given word.
  • A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word:-

  • COMMENCE means "to start or begin".
  • For example:- Work will commence on the new building immediately.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Start- to begin doing something.
  2. Pause- a short period of time during which somebody stops talking or stops what he/she is doing.
  3. Close- to shut.
  4. Clamp- a tool that you use for holding two things together very tightly.

The chosen option expresses the opposite meaning of the given word hence, it will be the correct choice.