SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 26 Jul 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The professor's lectures are very conventional and so tedious.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Interesting.

Tedious: Boring, tiresome, or dull, often implying something that causes weariness or lacks interest.

Interesting: Engaging, stimulating, or captivating, suggesting something that holds one's attention and curiosity.

In the context of the sentence, "tedious" describes the lectures as conventional and boring. The antonym "interesting" directly contrasts this by suggesting that the lectures are engaging and hold one's interest, making it the appropriate choice here.