Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words A boat or ship for co...........

English Language (MTS) One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially over a relatively short distance and as a regular service

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SSC MTS 6th October 2021 Shift-3

Dinghy

Ferry

Freighter

Submarine

- Option 1: Dinghy

- A small open boat, often used for recreational purposes or as a lifeboat.

- Not typically used for transporting passengers and goods as a regular service.

- Option 2: Ferry

- A boat or ship designed for regular short-distance transportation of passengers and goods.

- Used often across water bodies like rivers and near coastal areas.

- Option 3: Freighter

- A large ship designed to transport goods and cargo over longer distances.

- Not typically used for short, regular services for passengers.

- Option 4: Submarine

- A watercraft capable of underwater operation.

- Not used for regular transportation of passengers and goods on the water surface.

Your correct answer is:

- Option 2: Ferry

- Because it describes a vessel primarily used for regular short-distance journeys, making it ideal for carrying passengers and goods.

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