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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q21

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

One who speaks many languages

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Multilingual.

  • 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. Multilingual- written or printed in several languages.
  2. Linguist- a person who knows several foreign languages well.
  3. Bilingual- having or using two languages.
  4. Monolingual- using only one language.

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