SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Gift of the gab

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. A talent for speaking.

The idiom "gift of the gab" means "a talent for speaking." It refers to someone’s ability to speak eloquently and persuasively, often with charm or wit.

This idiom highlights the skill of articulating thoughts engagingly, making it easier to persuade or entertain others.

The other options do not fit the idiom's meaning: it's not related to a gift for someone named Gab, lying, or singing.