Select the word which can replace the given group of words:
The person on a ship or boat who holds the wheel and steers it
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Helmsman
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Purser | an officer on a ship who looks after money, papers and the passengers | The purser checked our tickets and gave us the key to our cabin. |
| (2) Navigator | a person who plans and checks the route of a ship or plane | Using the stars and a map, the navigator worked out where the ship was. |
| (3) Deckhand | a sailor who does general work on the deck, such as cleaning and handling ropes | The young deckhand tied the boat to the jetty at Kochi. |
| (4) Helmsman (answer) | a person who steers a ship or boat | The helmsman turned the wheel hard to keep the ferry away from the rocks. |