SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 25 July 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Author’s explanatory remarks at the beginning of a book.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Preface.

A preface is an introduction written by the author that offers context, explains the purpose, or provides background information about the book.

In contrast, a foreword is typically written by someone other than the author and offers an endorsement, while a bibliography lists sources and a biography details a person's life.

Thus, "Preface" accurately describes the author's introductory remarks.