SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q3

Select the SYNONYM of the given word.

EXCEED

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. Exceed- to be more than a particular number or amount.
  2. Decrease- to become or to make something smaller or less.
  3. Improve- to become or to make something better.
  4. Decline- to become weaker, smaller or less good.
  5. Surpass- to do something better than somebody/something else or better than expected.

As the chosen option expresses the best meaning of the given word it will be the correct answer.