Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
tire in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Homonyms & Homophones
Which of the following sentences uses the word "tire" with the same meaning as in the following sentence?
"I am starting to tire of this long journey."Answer & explanation
Answer: C) The baby started to tire of playing with the same toy.
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "The baby started to tire of playing with the same toy."
In the given sentence, "tire" is used as a verb meaning to become bored or weary of something. This is the less common meaning of the word.
Option 3 uses "tire" in the same verbal sense: "to tire of playing" = to become bored with/weary of playing. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 "a flat tire" — "tire" is used as a noun meaning a rubber covering of a wheel. Different meaning.
Option 2 "replaced the old tire" — again a noun (rubber wheel covering). Different meaning.
Option 4 "put air in the car's tire" — noun referring to the rubber tyre . Different meaning.
tire – questions
Has tire been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – tire has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.