SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CGL - 06 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q11

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined words in the given sentence.

Today my dad will teach me how to make a small shelter for my dog.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. kennel.

The meaning of the given words is:

 

  • Kennel: A small shelter or enclosure for housing dogs.
  • Canal: A man-made waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage purposes.
  • Burrow: A hole or tunnel dug by certain animals, such as rabbits or foxes, for habitation or shelter.
  • Shed: A small building or structure used for storage or as a shelter, typically for tools, equipment, or livestock.

Thus, the most appropriate one word substitution for the underlined set of words is kennel.