Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.”
The accepted answer is B. Synonym. “Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.” is answered by Synonym (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Synonym. Option C (“Plausible”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Synonym. Remaining alternatives (Impromptu) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Synonym 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. Versatile
Why not A: “Versatile” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Synonym. “Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.” is answered by Synonym (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it
- B. Synonym ✓
- C. Plausible
Why not C: “Plausible” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Synonym. “Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.” is answered by Synonym (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it
- D. Impromptu
Why not D: “Impromptu” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Synonym. “Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.” is answered by Synonym (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it
Correct answer
B. Synonym
Explanation
“Pick the word that best describes: a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.” is answered by Synonym (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Synonym. Option C (“Plausible”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Synonym. Remaining alternatives (Impromptu) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Synonym 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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