Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.”
The accepted answer is B. Antonym. “Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.” is answered by Antonym (option B). Option A (“Etymology”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Antonym. Option C (“Archaeology”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Antonym. Remaining alternatives (Claustrophobia) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Antonym 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. Etymology
Why not A: “Etymology” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Antonym. “Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.” is answered by Antonym (option B). Option A (“Etymology”) does not match the ste
- B. Antonym ✓
- C. Archaeology
Why not C: “Archaeology” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Antonym. “Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.” is answered by Antonym (option B). Option A (“Etymology”) does not match the ste
- D. Claustrophobia
Why not D: “Claustrophobia” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Antonym. “Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.” is answered by Antonym (option B). Option A (“Etymology”) does not match the ste
Correct answer
B. Antonym
Explanation
“Identify the correct one-word substitute for: a word that is opposite in meaning to another word.” is answered by Antonym (option B). Option A (“Etymology”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Antonym. Option C (“Archaeology”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Antonym. Remaining alternatives (Claustrophobia) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Antonym 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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