Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.”
The accepted answer is B. Polyglot. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.” is answered by Polyglot (option B). Option A (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Polyglot. Option C (“Arbitrator”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Polyglot. Remaining alternatives (Novice) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Polyglot 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. Synonym
Why not A: “Synonym” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Polyglot. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.” is answered by Polyglot (option B). Option A (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is
- B. Polyglot ✓
- C. Arbitrator
Why not C: “Arbitrator” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Polyglot. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.” is answered by Polyglot (option B). Option A (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is
- D. Novice
Why not D: “Novice” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Polyglot. “Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.” is answered by Polyglot (option B). Option A (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is
Correct answer
B. Polyglot
Explanation
“Choose the correct one-word substitute for: a person who knows and speaks many languages.” is answered by Polyglot (option B). Option A (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Polyglot. Option C (“Arbitrator”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Polyglot. Remaining alternatives (Novice) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Polyglot 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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