SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CPO Tier I - 13th December 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  1. Pretend- to behave in a particular way in order to make other people believe something that is not true.
  2. Instruct- to give an order to somebody; to tell somebody to do something.
  3. Foretell- to say what will happen in the future.
  4. Hinder- to make it more difficult for somebody/something to do something.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be correct.