SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 26 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Intelligible

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Given word: Intelligible
Meaning: Clear enough to be understood; comprehensible.
Example: His explanation was barely intelligible over the noise.

Correct Synonym:  Comprehensible
Meaning: Able to be understood; intelligible.
Example: The instructions were clear and easily comprehensible.

Meaning of the other options:
Impossible – Not able to occur, exist, or be done
Responsible – Having an obligation to do something or having control over someone
Dispensable – Able to be replaced or done without; not necessary

Reason: Intelligible and Comprehensible both mean “able to be understood.”

Hence, the chosen option is the correct Synonym.