SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q30

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Ms. Tina could finish the assignment by Friday - at a push, Wednesday.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. probably possible, but it will be difficult.

Statement: Ms. Tina could finish the assignment by Friday - at a push, Wednesday.

'At a push' means you can do something at a push but with difficulty.

Correct statement: Ms. Tina could finish the assignment by Friday - probably possible, but it will be difficult, Wednesday.