Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
keep one's temper in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To keep one’s temperAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) To remain calm
Answer: Option 4 – To remain calm
Solution:
The idiom "to keep one’s temper" means to stay calm and not get angry, even in a difficult or provoking situation.
(गुस्सा न करना / अपने आप पर नियंत्रण रखना)
Analyse the options:
• To meet with disaster ❌
Unrelated.
• To become angry ❌
Opposite meaning – this would be "to lose one’s temper".
• To become impatient ❌
Also a sign of losing control, not keeping it.
• To remain calm ✅
Perfect match – keeping your temper means controlling your emotions.
So, the correct meaning of "to keep one’s temper" is to remain calm – Option 4.
keep one's temper – questions
Has keep one's temper been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – keep one's temper has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.