English Language

One Word Substitution

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One Word Substitution Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

It is a custom of Christianity to sing morning prayer in the church regularly.

  1. epilogue

  2. matin

  3. epitaph

  4. vesper
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Vesper is the religious service conducted in the evenings. Epitaph is the writing on a tomb or graveside. Epilogue is a narration or text at the conclusion of something. The correct answer is matin, which is a morning prayer.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

Every person is not allowed to enter the place where public, government or historical records are kept.

  1. scullery

  2. pantry

  3. archives

  4. coffer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Scullery is part of a pantry, it is where food is cut, trimmed before sent out to the kitchen. A coffer is the treasury of an organization. The right answer is archives, which is a room where old and historical data is kept.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

During the sultanate rule in India, men were not allowed to enter the women's part of dwelling.

  1. wardrobe

  2. pantry

  3. harem

  4. anteroom
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 A wardrobe is a place to keep clothes, a pantry is where food is stored, an anteroom is described as a waiting room. A harem is the part of a residence that is reserved for women.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, find out which one of the alternatives given below the sentence can most appropriately replace the group of words underlined.

A soldier who fights for sake of money cannot be branded as courageous and patriotic.

  1. sinecure

  2. honorary

  3. mercenary

  4. equestrian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

 Sinecure and honorary are both position at work. Eqestrian pertains to horseback riding. A mercenary is a person who kills for money.