SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Actions speak louder than words.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e. What you do is more important than what you say.

Idiom meaning

Usage

The idiom “actions speak louder than words” means “what someone actually does means more than what they say they will do.” 

Hence, option 1 correct.

Julie always says she'll donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt she will this year. Actions speak louder than words, after all.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.