SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 13

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q13

Spot the correct spelling of a sound-imitative word class.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Correct spelling: Onomatopoeia

Meaning: The formation or use of words that imitate natural sounds, such as “buzz”, “hiss”, or “clang”.

Example: “Cuckoo” is an example of onomatopoeia because the word imitates the sound made by the bird.

Hence, the chosen option is correct