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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q20

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

A short speech at the end of a play

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Epilogue.

  • 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. Epilogue- a short piece that is added at the end of a book, play, etc. and that comments on what has gone before.
  2. Eulogy- a speech or piece of writing that says good things about somebody/something.
  3. Prologue- a piece of writing or a speech that introduces a play, poem, etc.
  4. Chorus- the part of a song that is repeated at the end of each verse.

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