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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q23

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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A large number of fish swimming together

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • In the given question, we need to select one word for the given phrase.
  • One Word Substitution simply means "using a specific word replacing a wordy phrase or sentence and making it shorter, concise and clearer to understand".

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

  1. Herd- a large number of animals that live and feed together.
  2. Pack- a set of things that are supplied together for a particular purpose.
  3. Mob- a large crowd of people that may become violent or cause trouble.
  4. Shoal- a large group of fish that feed and swim together.

As the chosen option expresses the meaning of the given group of words it will be the correct choice.