SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 24 July 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The apple tasted incredibly sweet.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Given word: sweet
Meaning: having a sugary taste or pleasant nature
Example: The cake was so sweet that everyone enjoyed it.

Antonym: bitter
Meaning: having a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example: The bitter medicine was hard to swallow.

Meaning of the other options:

Delicious: very tasty
Pleasant: enjoyable
Special: unique or distinctive

Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.