A. Fake
B. Penalty
C. Purse
D. Robust

Explanation:

The word sham means something that is false, fake, or not genuine; a pretense or imitation.

In simple words: not real.

So, the synonym of sham is fake.

Real-Life Example

• The police discovered that the document was a sham.
• The police discovered that the document was fake.

Not genuine = Sham

Main Points for Exams

• Sham means fake, false, or counterfeit.
• Fake is its correct synonym.
• Other options are unrelated meanings.
• Therefore, Option A is correct.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

🎭 Sham = Pretend
❌ Fake = Same Meaning

Real ↔ Sham
Sham ↔ Fake ✔️