SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 17

SSC MTS - 25 July 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option: 4 i.e Acronym.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Caption: a title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster.
  • Slogan: a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising.
  • Flotilla: a small fleet of ships or boats.
  • Acronym: an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. ASCII, NASA ).

The most appropriate one word substitution for the given set of words is Acronym.