SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 24

SSC GD Constable (English) - 26th November 2021 Shift 2 • English • Q24

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

She was the only companion Becky could confine in.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. confide.

Statement: She was the only companion Becky could confine in.

The word confide means to tell somebody something that is secret.

The word confine means to stay within the limits of something.

Hence, confine should be replaced by 'confide'.

Correct statement: She was the only companion Becky could confide in.