Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word from the sentence.

Ready

She was preparing dinner in an organised manner using well-equipped tools while listening to the radio.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 14 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Preparing'.

Key Points

'Ready' means prepared for an immediate activity or use. (तैयार)
Among the given options, 'Preparing' comes closest to the meaning of 'ready' as it implies a state of readiness or being prepared. (तैयार करना)
Listening, organised, and equipped don't suggest a state of readiness directly, but rather are associated actions or conditions.

Therefore, the correct answer is- 'Option 1'.

Additional Information

Preparing: This action implies making something or oneself ready in advance. This is the closest synonym to 'ready' among the options. (तैयार करना)
Listening: This is a verb indicating the action of paying attention to sound or hearing something. It doesn't directly relate to the state or action of being 'ready'. (सुनना)
Organised: Being organized suggests a state of being arranged in a systematic way or being well-structured. While it can contribute to one being ready, it's not a direct synonym. (संगठित)
Equipped: This signifies having the necessary items for a particular purpose. While being equipped can lead one to be ready, the words do not share a synonymous meaning. (सुसज्जित)