SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 6

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q6

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A volume containing several books previously published separately

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Thesaurus: a book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts.
  • Dictionary:  a collection of words along with their meaning, definition, and description of usage. 
  • Novel: the literary genre represented or exemplified by novels.
  • Omnibus: A volume containing several books previously published separately.

Thus, the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given sentence is Omnibus.