Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard One Word Substitutes MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.”
The accepted answer is C. Diatribe. “Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.” is answered by Diatribe (option C). Option A (“Matricide”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Diatribe. Option B (“Aviator”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Diatribe. Remaining alternatives (Ophthalmologist) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Diatribe 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. Matricide
Why not A: “Matricide” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Diatribe. “Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.” is answered by Diatribe (option C). Option A (“Matricide”) does not
- B. Aviator
Why not B: “Aviator” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Diatribe. “Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.” is answered by Diatribe (option C). Option A (“Matricide”) does not
- C. Diatribe ✓
- D. Ophthalmologist
Why not D: “Ophthalmologist” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Diatribe. “Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.” is answered by Diatribe (option C). Option A (“Matricide”) does not
Correct answer
C. Diatribe
Explanation
“Select the term that best matches: a speech or piece of writing that criticizes something or someone harshly.” is answered by Diatribe (option C). Option A (“Matricide”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Diatribe. Option B (“Aviator”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Diatribe. Remaining alternatives (Ophthalmologist) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Diatribe 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/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, one word substitution, NTS
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