SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
RECEIVE

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

 

Synonym Concept: A word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another

Word Meaning: Receive means to be given or presented with something

Option Meanings:

drop – to let something fall (opposite of receive)

get – to obtain or come into possession of (synonym of receive)

lose – to be deprived of something (opposite of receive)

pass – to move past or hand over (not synonym in this context)

Correction: The word get correctly matches the meaning of receive

Final Sentence: The synonym of receive is get

Hence, the chosen option is correct.