Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.”
The accepted answer is A. Novice. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.” is answered by Novice (option A). Option B (“Cardiologist”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Novice. Option C (“Epitaph”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Novice. Remaining alternatives (Gullible) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Novice is identified. One Word Substitutes questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. One Word Substitutes recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Novice ✓
- B. Cardiologist
Why not B: “Cardiologist” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Novice. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.” is answered by Novice (option A). Option B (“Cardiologist”) does not match
- C. Epitaph
Why not C: “Epitaph” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Novice. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.” is answered by Novice (option A). Option B (“Cardiologist”) does not match
- D. Gullible
Why not D: “Gullible” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Novice. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.” is answered by Novice (option A). Option B (“Cardiologist”) does not match
Correct answer
A. Novice
Explanation
“Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who is new and inexperienced in a job or activity.” is answered by Novice (option A). Option B (“Cardiologist”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Novice. Option C (“Epitaph”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Novice. Remaining alternatives (Gullible) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Novice is identified. One Word Substitutes questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. One Word Substitutes recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: One Word Substitutes Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, one word substitution
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