Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
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- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following sentences uses the word "close" with the SAME MEANING as in the following sentence?
"Please be sure to close the door when you leave."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) It's a good idea to close all the windows before it starts to rain.
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "It's a good idea to close all the windows before it starts to rain."
In the original sentence: 'Please be sure to CLOSE the door when you leave.'
'Close' here = a VERB meaning to shut; to move so as to cover an opening; to bring together the sides of something. ✓
Option 3: 'It's a good idea to CLOSE all the windows before it starts to rain.' — 'close' = a VERB (to shut the windows). SAME MEANING. ✓
Why other options are wrong (different meaning/usage of 'close'):
Option 1 'She lives very CLOSE to the library.' — 'close' = ADVERB meaning near; at a short distance. Not a verb. ✗
Option 2 'The museum is CLOSE to the park.' — 'close' = ADJECTIVE meaning near; not far
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Has close been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – close has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.