SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 181

SSC CPO Tier II - 26 July 2021 • English • Q181

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

People who work together at the same place.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. colleagues

  • "Colleagues" specifically refers to individuals who work together in the same organization or profession. This term captures the essence of working together in the same place.
  • "Colleagues" directly addresses people sharing the same work environment.

  • Other terms like "employees" or "coworkers" could also fit, but "colleagues" is the most precise and commonly used term for people who work closely together in a professional context.

  • "Colleagues" implies a professional relationship and is often used in formal contexts to describe individuals working together.

Thus, "colleagues" is the correct one-word substitution.