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English – One Word Substitution – Set 34
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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.
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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:
The branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound- A. Mechanics
- B. Photonics
- C. Acoustics
- D. Optics
Show answer and explanation
Answer: C. Acoustics
The correct one word is Acoustics.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Instrument that measures the altitude of the land surface- A. Thermometer
- B. Altimeter
- C. Chronometer
- D. Barometer
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Answer: B. Altimeter
The correct one word is Altimeter.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict- A. Site
- B. Floor
- C. Stadium
- D. Arena
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Answer: D. Arena
The correct one word is Arena.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who pretends to be what he is not- A. Optimist
- B. Stoic
- C. Hypocrite
- D. Fanatic
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Answer: C. Hypocrite
The correct one word is Hypocrite.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Relating to soldiers or war- A. Political
- B. Martial
- C. Marital
- D. Official
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Answer: B. Martial
The correct one word is Martial.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A period of two weeks- A. Month
- B. Decade
- C. Century
- D. Fortnight
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Answer: D. Fortnight
The correct one word is Fortnight.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
To come to an end- A. Initiate
- B. Expire
- C. Exhale
- D. Inspire
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Answer: B. Expire
The correct one word is Expire.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A strong interest in something or someone- A. Empathy
- B. Apathy
- C. Attachment
- D. Fixation
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Answer: D. Fixation
The correct one word is Fixation.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
The study of ancient civilisations and cultures by examining their sites- A. Entomology
- B. Arachnology
- C. Archaeology
- D. Etymology
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Answer: C. Archaeology
The correct one word is Archaeology.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.- A. Routine
- B. Calendar
- C. Chronology
- D. Chronic
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Answer: C. Chronology
The correct one word is Chronology.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions- A. Heaven
- B. Paradise
- C. Utopia
- D. Aden
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Answer: C. Utopia
The correct one word is Utopia.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Certain to happen- A. Inevitable
- B. Avoidable
- C. Unexpected
- D. Ineffective
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Answer: A. Inevitable
The correct one word is Inevitable.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A quick, sudden movement- A. Speck
- B. Flick
- C. Dust
- D. Fleck
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Answer: B. Flick
The correct one word is Flick.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A busy, main road for public use- A. Highway
- B. Avenue
- C. Thoroughfare
- D. Promenade
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Answer: C. Thoroughfare
The correct one word is Thoroughfare.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
One who investigates and solves crimes- A. Detective
- B. Journalist
- C. Lawyer
- D. Criminal
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Answer: A. Detective
The correct one word is Detective.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Causing a strong dislike- A. Repulsive
- B. Revealing
- C. Redundant
- D. Hateful
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Answer: A. Repulsive
The correct one word is Repulsive.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place where Buddhist monks live- A. temple
- B. monastery
- C. stupa
- D. pagoda
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Answer: B. monastery
The correct one word is monastery.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
Doctor who deals with bone problems- A. orthodontist
- B. orthopaedist
- C. dermatologist
- D. chiropodist
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Answer: B. orthopaedist
The correct one word is orthopaedist.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A person authorised to examine and verify accounts- A. auditor
- B. distributor
- C. anchor
- D. commentator
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Answer: A. auditor
The correct one word is auditor.
- Choose the one word that can substitute the given phrase or sentence:
A place where coins are manufactured- A. Mine
- B. Mint
- C. Factory
- D. Warehouse
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. Mint
The correct one word is Mint.