SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 14 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
CERTAIN

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. sure.

 

Given word: Certain
Meaning: Confident and without any doubt; sure.
Example: She was certain that she had locked the door before leaving.

Synonym: Sure
Meaning: Confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt.
Example: He was sure that he had made the right decision.

Meaning of the other words:
Indefinite: Not clearly defined or fixed.
Hesitant: Unsure or slow in acting or speaking.
Doubtful: Feeling uncertain or lacking conviction.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.