One Word Substitution Part – 2

Total Questions: 50

21. He simply continued to say something in order to convey information in a calm voice. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) speak
Solution:Speak - to say something in order to convey information.

Dictate - to give orders or commands with authority.

Teach-to impart knowledge or information instruction.

Spell - to form words by arranging letters in a particular order.

22. A thing which happens every two years [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Biennial
Solution:Biennial - a thing which happens every two years.

Century - a period of 100 years.

Annual - something that happens once a year.

Bi-monthly - something that happens every two months.

23. A person who is known for his hatred towards the entire mankind. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Misanthrope
Solution:Misanthrope - a person who is known for his hatred towards the entire mankind.

Insolvent - a person or entity that is unable to pay their debts; bankrupt.

Philogynist - a person who loves or is fond of women.

Mercenary - a person hired to fight for another country than their own.

24. A poem of lamentation on the death of someone loved and admired. [SSC MTS 05/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) Elegy
Solution:Elegy - a poem of lamentation on the death of someone loved and admired.

Soliloquy - a speech or discourse in which a character in a play reveals their thoughts and feelings.

Tragedy - a form of drama or literary work in which the main character experiences a downfall or catastrophic event.

Epitaph - an inscription on a tombstone or memorial that serves as a brief tribute.

25. A lover of books [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Bibliophile
Solution:Bibliophile - a lover of books.

Philosopher - someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life.

Librarian - a person in charge of or assisting in a library.

Teacher - a person who teaches, especially in a school.

26. Killing of one's own father [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Patricide
Solution:Patricide - killing of one's own father.

Matricide - the killing of one's own mother.

Filicide - the killing of one's own child or offspring.

Suicide - the act of intentionally taking one's own life

27. She proposed to write the life history of the famous poet. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (2nd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (b) biography
Solution:Biography-life history.

Novel - a work of fiction, typically a long narrative story.

Mythology - a collection of traditional stories or legends.

Autobiography - an account of a person's life written by themselves.

28. Raymond has opted the study of religion as his major subject in graduation. [SSC MTS 06/09/2023 (3rd Shift)]

Correct Answer: (c) Theology
Solution:Theology-the study of religion.

Psephology - the study of elections and voting patterns.

Philology-the study of languages.

Psychology the scientific study of the hurman mind and behavior.

29. A person who feeds on human flesh [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (a) Cannibal
Solution:Cannibal - a person who feeds on human flesh

Carnivore - an animal that primarily feeds on the flesh of other animals.

Nudge - a light touch or push, especially to attract attention.

Omnivore - an organism that consumes both plant and animal.

30. An examination of a body after death [SSC MTS 08/09/2023 (1st Shift)]

Correct Answer: (d) Post mortem
Solution:Post mortem - an examination of a body after death.

Post room - a room designated for handling incoming and outgoing mail and packages.

Post death - events or actions occurring after a person's death.

Post partum - the period after childbirth or the birth of offspring.