Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
saw in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following sentences uses the word "saw" with the SAME MEANING as in the following sentence?
"He saw the car coming too late."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) I saw a beautiful sunset last night.
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "I saw a beautiful sunset last night."
In the original sentence: 'He SAW the car coming too late.'
'Saw' here = past tense of the verb ' SEE ' (to perceive with the eyes; to notice; to observe visually). ✓
Option 3: 'I SAW a beautiful sunset last night.' — 'saw' = past tense of 'see' (to perceive visually). SAME MEANING. ✓
Why other options are wrong (different meaning of 'saw'):
Option 1 'She used a hand SAW to cut the plank in half.' — 'saw' = a noun; a cutting tool with a toothed blade. ✗
Option 2 'We needed a power SAW to cut through the thick branch.' — 'saw' = a noun; a power cutting tool. ✗
Option 4 'The lumberjack's SAW was very loud.' — 'saw' = a noun; the
saw – questions
Has saw been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – saw has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.