Asked in: SSC CPO 2025 T-1
condolence in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2025 T-1 One Word Substitution
Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Condolence
Correct Answer: Option 1 — Condolence
Condolence means an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has experienced a loss or death. 'Please accept my condolences' is the standard expression.
Why others are wrong:
Option 2 (Consolation): Means comfort given to someone in distress — not specifically on the occasion of death, and not the specific term for this expression.
Option 3 (Reassurance): Means giving confidence — unrelated to death/loss expressions.
Option 4 (Assurance): Means a promise or certainty — unrelated to expressing sympathy on death.
condolence – questions
Has condolence been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – condolence has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1.