SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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

A shortened version of a larger work

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Abridgement.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Abridgement: the act of making a text or book shorter, while retaining its essential meaning and content.
  • Summary: a summary is a shortened version of a longer text that contains only the most important and relevant information.
  • Precise: a concise and clear summary of a written work, such as an article, essay, or book. 
  • Shorts: "Shorts" is a word with multiple meanings depending on the context. It can refer to a type of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and does not extend below the knees.

Thus, the mos appropriate one word substitute for the given set of words is Abridgement.