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English – One Word Substitution – Set 12
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- The test contains 20 questions.
- Each question has 4 options, of which only one is correct.
- You have to finish the test in 10 minutes.
- You are awarded 1 mark for each correct answer, and 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
- There is no negative marking for questions you do not attempt.
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This free practice set from AndamanJobs has 20 questions to be solved in 10 minutes. Every question is listed below with four options. Open Show answer and explanation under a question to see the correct option and why it is correct. Try the timed test above first, then use this list to revise the questions you got wrong.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Someone not fit to be chosen- A. ineligible
- B. non-eligible
- C. uneligible
- D. illegible
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. ineligible
The correct one word is ineligible.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who deals in furs.- A. drover
- B. furrier
- C. tanner
- D. lapidist
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. furrier
The correct one word is furrier.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
With no particular order or plan.- A. hazard
- B. haphazard
- C. hazardous
- D. hopeless
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. haphazard
The correct one word is haphazard.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
The point at which something is complete or finalized- A. uncomplete
- B. final
- C. end
- D. consummation
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Answer: D. consummation
The correct one word is consummation.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time- A. timebound
- B. simultaneous
- C. right
- D. temporary
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. simultaneous
The correct one word is simultaneous.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
The complete control of trade in particular goods or type of goods- A. monopoly
- B. scattering
- C. distribution
- D. sharing
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. monopoly
The correct one word is monopoly.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Using or expressed in more words than are needed.- A. lengthy
- B. concise
- C. succinct
- D. verbose
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Answer: D. verbose
The correct one word is verbose.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A woman whose husband is died and who has not married again- A. celibate
- B. single
- C. bachelor
- D. widow
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Answer: D. widow
The correct one word is widow.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A man whose wife is died and who has not married again- A. widow
- B. married
- C. widower
- D. celibate
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. widower
The correct one word is widower.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Impossible to understand- A. comprehensible
- B. exonerate
- C. unintelligible
- D. intelligible
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Answer: C. unintelligible
The correct one word is unintelligible.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Change ordinary metals into gold- A. master
- B. auctioneer
- C. alchemy
- D. agent
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Answer: C. alchemy
The correct one word is alchemy.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person or thing that has the same name as another.- A. stroll
- B. emblem
- C. namesake
- D. metaphor
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Answer: C. namesake
The correct one word is namesake.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill- A. university
- B. house
- C. college
- D. infirmary
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Answer: D. infirmary
The correct one word is infirmary.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside- A. flood
- B. waterfall
- C. flux
- D. avalanche
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Answer: D. avalanche
The correct one word is avalanche.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat in a shop- A. murderer
- B. butcher
- C. moaner
- D. assassin
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Answer: B. butcher
The correct one word is butcher.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Linked together- A. concatenate
- B. assemble
- C. joint
- D. connect
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Answer: A. concatenate
The correct one word is concatenate.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Exclusive right to publish a book- A. dominate
- B. exonerate
- C. control
- D. copyright
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Answer: D. copyright
The correct one word is copyright.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Gradual increase in force - volume - loudness.- A. pinnacle
- B. crescendo
- C. elevation
- D. surge
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Answer: B. crescendo
The correct one word is crescendo.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A broad channel formed by joining of the sea and river water- A. estuary
- B. connect
- C. hinterland
- D. dyke
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Answer: A. estuary
The correct one word is estuary.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Used or suitable for growing crops- A. suitable
- B. furrow
- C. useful
- D. arable
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Answer: D. arable
The correct one word is arable.