SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 68

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q68

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word tasty from the given sentence:

My cordial, affectionate and kind grandmother used to make tasty pickles for us as we did not like bland ones.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • Tasty describes food that has a strong and very pleasant flavor.
    • Example: The pizza was so tasty that I couldn’t stop eating.
  • Bland means lacking strong features, unseasoned, mild-tasting, or insipid food.
    • Examples: The soup is very bland; it could use more herbs and spices.
  • Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.