In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To cut the wool off a shee - English Language MCQ SSC CGL 2026 | ExamTest.live

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To cut the wool off a sheep or other animal.

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* Shear means to cut the wool off a sheep or other animal. Mow means to cut down grass. Prune means to trim a tree, shrub, or bush by cutting away dead or overgrown branches. Pare means to trim something by cutting away its outer edges or skin.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. To cut the wool off a sheep or other animal.

to mow

to prune

to pare

to shear

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