Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.”
The accepted answer is B. Epitaph. “Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.” is answered by Epitaph (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Epitaph. Option C (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Epitaph. Remaining alternatives (Misanthrope) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Epitaph 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. Epitaph. “Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.” is answered by Epitaph (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is
- B. Epitaph ✓
- C. Synonym
Why not C: “Synonym” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Epitaph. “Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.” is answered by Epitaph (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is
- D. Misanthrope
Why not D: “Misanthrope” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Epitaph. “Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.” is answered by Epitaph (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is
Correct answer
B. Epitaph
Explanation
“Select the one-word substitute for: words inscribed on a tomb in memory of the deceased.” is answered by Epitaph (option B). Option A (“Versatile”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Epitaph. Option C (“Synonym”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Epitaph. Remaining alternatives (Misanthrope) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Epitaph 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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