SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 77

SSC MTS - 23/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q77

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The croissant was _________, as was the coffee.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. excellent.

Context: The sentence is: “The croissant was _________, as was the coffee.”
The blank describes the quality or taste of the croissant, and the coffee is implied to be of the same quality.

Meaning of the words:

  • ambitious – having a strong desire for success; not relevant to taste.

  • excellent – of the highest quality; perfectly fits the context.

  • eloquent – fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; irrelevant.

  • inferior – of lower quality; opposite meaning, incorrect.

Correct word: excellent

Final Sentence: The croissant was excellent, as was the coffee.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.