Meaning: A task that is very easy to do.
Hindi: बहुत आसान काम
Synonyms: easy task, child's play, cinch
Antonyms: difficult task, ordeal
Asked in: SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2024 T-2 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2024 · SSC CPO 2023 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2021 T-1 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML · SSC MTS 2021
piece of cake in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given idiom.
A piece of biscuitAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) cake
The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given idiom "A piece of biscuit" is "cake."
Explanation:
• The phrase "A piece of cake" is a common idiom that refers to something that is very easy to do.
• "Biscuit" can be replaced with "cake" to make the idiomatic expression "a piece of cake," which is widely understood in English to mean something simple or easy.
The other options do not fit the idiom:
• "Tart" refers to a type of pastry and does not work in the idiom context.
• "Pastry" is too general and doesn’t fit the idiomatic expression.
• "Toast" also doesn’t fit in the idiomatic context of ease or simplicity.
Therefore, "cake" is the correct choice. - SSC CPO 2024 T-2 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and complete the given idiom.
Piece of ________
(SSC CPO 2024 T-2 (8 Mar))Answer & explanation
Answer: D) cake
Explanation:
The correct answer is cake.
The idiom is "Piece of cake", which means something that is very easy to do.
Other options:
• Apple – Not used in this idiom.
• Sweet – Doesn't form a recognized idiom here.
• Bread – Used in other idioms but not in this one. - SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Riding a horse was a piece of cake for him.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 3))Answer & explanation
Answer: C) a very easy task
The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment is: a very easy task.
Explanation:
The idiom "a piece of cake" means something that is very easy to do.
Analysis of Options:
• a very difficult task: Incorrect, as it is the opposite of the meaning of "a piece of cake."
• an everyday affair: Incorrect, as "a piece of cake" refers to ease, not frequency.
• a very easy task: Correct, as it directly conveys the meaning of the idiom.
• confusing work: Incorrect, as it does not match the meaning of the idiom.
Correct Sentence:
Riding a horse was a very easy task for him. - SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the sentence which gives the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A piece of cake
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) The restaurant was crowded, but they found a table without any difficulty.
Correct Answer: The restaurant was crowded, but they found a table without any difficulty.
Explanation:
The idiom "a piece of cake" means something that is very easy to do.
• "They found a table without any difficulty" fits this meaning best — the task was simple and effortless.
• The other options do not clearly convey "ease":
• Emily's flawless performance implies skill, not necessarily ease.
• A successful outdoor event despite heavy rain suggests effort overcoming obstacles.
• A challenging puzzle that took hours is the opposite of "a piece of cake".
Hence, the correct sentence that conveys the meaning of the idiom is:
"The restaurant was crowded, but they found a table without any diffi - SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A piece of cakeAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Easy to do or achieve
Correct Answer: Easy to do or achieve
🔍 Explanation:
The idiom "a piece of cake" means something that is very easy to do or accomplish. It is used to describe tasks or activities that require little effort.
A piece of cake – something very easy to do
🔸 Hindi: बहुत आसान काम, बच्चों का खेल
A cake which is sold as a piece – literal, not idiomatic
A cake that broke into pieces – incorrect meaning
A slice of cake for eating – literal meaning, not an idiom
✅ Therefore, the correct meaning of "a piece of cake" is easy to do or achieve. - SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The question paper was very easy to complete.Answer & explanation
Answer: C) a piece of cake
Answer: a piece of cake
Explanation:
The phrase "very easy to complete" can be replaced by the idiom "a piece of cake", which means something that is very easy to do (बहुत आसान काम).
Let’s check the options:
• a piece of cake – something very easy → बहुत आसान काम → ✅
• the last straw – the final problem or annoyance in a series → अंतिम सहनीय बिंदु → ❌
• a snowball effect – a situation that grows bigger and more serious over time → बढ़ती हुई समस्या → ❌
• fair and square – done honestly and fairly → ईमानदारी से → ❌
Correct sentence:
The question paper was a piece of cake.
Examples
- “The exam was a piece of cake for her.”
piece of cake – questions
What is the meaning of piece of cake in Hindi?
piece of cake means “बहुत आसान काम” in Hindi. In English: A task that is very easy to do.
What are the synonyms of piece of cake?
Synonyms of piece of cake: easy task, child's play, cinch.
What is the opposite of piece of cake?
Antonyms of piece of cake: difficult task, ordeal.
Has piece of cake been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – piece of cake has been asked 12 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-2, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2024, SSC CPO 2023 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1 and more.