Asked in: SSC MTS 2024
backward in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Radha stepped backward to avoid the incoming traffic.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Forward
Answer: Forward
Solution:
• The word backward means towards the back or in the direction behind (पीछे की ओर).
• The antonym of backward is forward, which means towards the front (आगे की ओर).
• In the sentence, "Radha stepped backward to avoid the incoming traffic," the opposite action would be to step forward.
• Other options:
• Affront – means an insult or offense (अपमान) – not related.
• Beside – means next to (बगल में) – not opposite of backward.
• Behind – also indicates a backward position, not an antonym.
• So, the correct antonym is forward.
backward – questions
Has backward been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – backward has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024.