Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option which substitutes the phrase.

The study of derivation of words is

  1. Biology

  2. Etymology

  3. Atheist

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Etymology is the study of word origins and derivations (from Greek 'etymon' - true sense). Biology studies life. Atheists reject deity belief. 'None of these' is incorrect since Etymology is the correct answer. Etymology traces linguistic evolution and word relationships.

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