Asked in: SSC CGL 2023 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1
rambling in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2023 T-1 One Word Substitution
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
He did not stop until it was remarked that he was speaking at length about trivial things.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) rambling
Answer: d) rambling
• The phrase “speaking at length about trivial things” means talking too much or for too long about unimportant matters
• The word rambling means talking or writing in a lengthy, confused, or aimless way (बिना मतलब के लम्बा बोलना)
Option meanings with Hindi:
• twittering – making short, high-pitched sounds like birds (चहचहाना)
• littering – throwing rubbish in public places (कचरा फैलाना)
• writing – putting down words on paper (लिखना)
• rambling – talking aimlessly and at length (बिना मकसद लंबे समय तक बोलना) ✔️Best fit
• So, rambling is the correct substitution as it conveys the idea of speaking at length about trivial things.
rambling – questions
Has rambling been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – rambling has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2023 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1.