SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Certain

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Sure.

Synonym Concept: A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Meaning of “Certain”:
Confident and sure about something; having no doubt.
Synonyms: sure, confident, convinced.

Meaning of “Sure”:
Confident in what one thinks or knows; having no doubt.

Option Analysis:
Doubtful – Opposite in meaning to certain.
Hesitant – Suggests uncertainty or indecision.
Doubting – Indicates lack of certainty.
Sure – Same meaning as certain.

Final Answer in a Sentence:
The synonym of certain is sure.

Conclusion:
Sure is the most appropriate synonym of certain.