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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q25

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

One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Amateur.

  • 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. Sportsperson- a sportsman or sportswoman (used as a neutral alternative).
  2. Amateur- a person who takes part in a sport or an activity for pleasure, not for money as a job.
  3. Volunteer- a person who offers or agrees to do something without being forced or paid to do it.
  4. Athlete- a person who can run, jump, etc. very well, especially one who takes part in sports competitions, etc.

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