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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q22

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.

He imputes his ability to play great football to an inspirational coach.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

He imputes his ability to play great football to an inspirational coach.

Impute means to assign value to something.

  1. Validates - check or prove accuracy
  2. Contributes - to give/supply
  3. Attributes - to give credit
  4. Amputate - surgical removal of a body part like limb/hand

Since impute is not a commonly used word in daily English usage, you can analyse the sentence to make out the meaning of the word. The sentence talks about a person's ability to play great football because of an inspirational coach. This clearly indicates giving someone credit.

Hence, attributes is the correct answer.