State Exam — English Language — One Word Substitution
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Q.1 Easy One Word Substitution
A person who studies the structure of the earth and rocks is called a ___.
AGeologist
BGeographer
CBotanist
DZoologist
Correct Answer:  A. Geologist
Explanation:

Geologist is one who studies rocks and earth structure. Geographer studies earth and people, Botanist studies plants, Zoologist studies animals.

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Q.2 Easy One Word Substitution
A person who loves books and collects them is called a ___.
ABibliophile
BPhilanderer
CBibliographer
DBookkeeper
Correct Answer:  A. Bibliophile
Explanation:

Bibliophile means a book lover. Philanderer is a flirt, Bibliographer writes about books, Bookkeeper maintains accounts.

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Q.3 Easy One Word Substitution
The study of animals is known as ___.
AEntomology
BZoology
COrnithology
DEtymology
Correct Answer:  B. Zoology
Explanation:

Zoology is the study of animals. Entomology studies insects, Ornithology studies birds, Etymology studies word origins.

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Q.4 Easy One Word Substitution
A person who practices medicine is called a ___.
APhysician
BPharmacist
CPathologist
DPhysiotherapist
Correct Answer:  A. Physician
Explanation:

Physician is a medical doctor. Pharmacist prepares medicines, Pathologist studies diseases, Physiotherapist treats physical injuries.

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Q.5 Easy One Word Substitution
A person who eats no meat is called a ___.
AVegan
BVegetarian
CHerbivore
DFruitarian
Correct Answer:  B. Vegetarian
Explanation:

Vegetarian is one who doesn't eat meat but may eat dairy. Vegan avoids all animal products, Herbivore is a biological term, Fruitarian eats only fruits.

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Q.6 Medium One Word Substitution
The art of beautiful handwriting is called ___.
ACalligraphy
BPenmanship
CTypography
DStenography
Correct Answer:  A. Calligraphy
Explanation:

Calligraphy is decorative handwriting art. Penmanship is writing skill, Typography is font design, Stenography is shorthand writing.

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Q.7 Medium One Word Substitution
A person who studies the human mind and behavior is a ___.
APsychologist
BPsychiatrist
CSociologist
DAnthropologist
Correct Answer:  A. Psychologist
Explanation:

Psychologist studies human mind and behavior. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor treating mental illness, Sociologist studies society, Anthropologist studies human cultures.

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Q.8 Medium One Word Substitution
The quality of being extremely poisonous is called ___.
AToxicity
BVirulence
CMalignancy
DPathogenicity
Correct Answer:  A. Toxicity
Explanation:

Toxicity refers to poison quality. Virulence is disease severity, Malignancy refers to cancerous nature, Pathogenicity is disease-causing ability.

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Q.9 Medium One Word Substitution
A place where dead bodies are examined for cause of death is called a ___.
AMorgue
BCemetery
CMortuary
DCrypt
Correct Answer:  A. Morgue
Explanation:

Morgue is where autopsies are performed. Cemetery is burial ground, Mortuary is funeral home, Crypt is underground burial chamber.

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Q.10 Medium One Word Substitution
A person who abandons their religion or political belief is called an ___.
AApostate
BAtheist
CAgnostic
DHeretic
Correct Answer:  A. Apostate
Explanation:

Apostate abandons their faith or party. Atheist doesn't believe in God, Agnostic doubts God's existence, Heretic holds false beliefs within a religion.

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