One Word Substitution - English Questions and Answers

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(Q1) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who works in a shop that sells cut flowers and plants

A

Hawker

B

Florist 

C

Vendor

D

Dealer

Solution

option B is the right word for above set of words here,

other options;

hawker- a vendor of merchandise that can be easily transported;

vendor-a person offering something for sale

dealer-a person whose business is buying and selling things

(Q2) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A four-footed animal

A

Quadruped

B

Mammal

C

Biped

D

Reptile

Solution

option A is the correct word for given set of words here,

other options

mammal- animal that gives birth to babies and not eggs

biped- one having two legs

reptile- an animal that has cold blood and a skin covered in scales, and whose young come out of eggs, for example crocodiles and snakes

(Q3) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

The manager behaves as if he knows everything and has unlimited knowledge.

A

Omnipresent

B

Omnipotent 

C

 Omnivorous

D

Omniscient 

(Q4) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The action of examining with care or reading carefully

A

Perverse 

B

 Persiflage

C

 Persuade

D

Perusal 

(Q5) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

At the party, Rohan was pretending to be what he is not to influence the investors for his company’s shares.

A

Hypocrite  

B

Autocrat  

C

Goody  

D

Canter  

(Q6) English » One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underline segment in the given sentence.

It is a bad habit to talk in while someone is speaking.

A

burst in

B

cut in

C

walk over

D

intrude over

(Q7) English » One Word Substitution

Choose one word for the following expression

One who studies insect life

A

Zoologist

B

Etymologist

C

Entomologist

D

Orologist

(Q8) English » One Word Substitution

Give one word for the following expression

A place frequented for reasons of pleasure and health.

A

Tourist Place

B

Dosieres

C

 Resort

D

Heaven

(Q9) English » One Word Substitution

Choose one word for the following expression

To favour one's own relatives

A

Red-tapism

B

Xenophobia

C

Nepotism

D

Platitudes

(Q10) English » One Word Substitution

Choose one word for the following expression

Money given to agent on sales

A

 Help

B

Mortgage

C

Commission

D

Endeavour

(Q11) English » One Word Substitution

Choose one word for the following expression-

A portable case for holding paper drawings

A

Resort

B

Reservoir

C

Portfolio

D

 Pantry

(Q12) English » One Word Substitution

Directions (10): In the following question out of the four alternatives, choose one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

An official call to appear in a court of law

A

summon

B

notice

C

memorandum

D

petition

(Q13) English » One Word Substitution

More than what is needed. (One word)

A

Needy

B

Bankrupt

C

Surplus

D

wanted

(Q14) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Zeal; burning enthusiasm; passion

A

 Arena

B

Ardour 

C

Arcuate

D

 Arid

(Q15) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

Shylock was a cut-throat and was known as someone who was only interested in the amount of money that he could get from a situation.

A

Selfish 

B

 Greedy

C

 Mercenary

D

 Meddlesome

(Q16) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

Raman had always been attracted to the scientific study of sound and decided to take up a course in sound engineering to pursue his dream career.

A

Agronomy

B

Aesthetics 

C

 Alchemy

D

Acoustics 

(Q17) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

My brother is a connoisseur of food and does not miss any chance to experiment with new dishes.

A

Gourmet 

B

Steward 

C

Porter

D

 Glutton

(Q18) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Unselfish interest in the welfare of others

A

Altruism 

B

Misanthropy 

C

Egoism 

D

Celibacy 

(Q19) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One thing that can be divided

A

Divisible

B

Remainder

C

Quotient

D

Dividend

(Q20) English » One Word Substitution

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.

He requested the bank to give him more time as at present he was unable to pay his debts.

A

Destitute

B

 Reckless

C

Meticulous

D

Bankrupt