One-Word Substitutions

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What is the main purpose of one-word substitutions in language?

  • To improve vocabulary and communication skills (correct)
  • To confuse the listener
  • To reduce the importance of grammar
  • To make language more complex

Which of the following is an example of a noun one-word substitution?

  • Consecrate
  • Silently
  • Euphoric
  • Astronaut (correct)

What type of one-word substitution replaces a phrase like 'Extremely happy'?

  • Verb
  • Noun
  • Adjective (correct)
  • Adverb

Which one-word substitution replaces the phrase 'To make something more beautiful'?

<p>Adorn (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using one-word substitutions in writing and speaking?

<p>It makes language more expressive and engaging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an adverb one-word substitution?

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One-Word Substitutions

One-word substitutions are words that can replace a phrase or a group of words in a sentence. These words are often used to convey the same meaning as the original phrase, but in a more concise manner.

Types of One-Word Substitutions

  • Nouns
    • E.g.: "A person who always finds fault" can be replaced with "Critic"
  • Verbs
    • E.g.: "To make something or someone holy" can be replaced with "Consecrate"
  • Adjectives
    • E.g.: "Extremely happy" can be replaced with "Euphoric"
  • Adverbs
    • E.g.: "In a very quiet manner" can be replaced with "Silently"

Examples of One-Word Substitutions

  • "A person who travels to space" can be replaced with "Astronaut"
  • "A person who is not sure about something" can be replaced with "Skeptic"
  • "To make something more beautiful" can be replaced with "Adorn"
  • "Extremely angry" can be replaced with "Furious"

Importance of One-Word Substitutions

  • Improves vocabulary and communication skills
  • Enhances writing and speaking abilities
  • Helps to convey complex ideas in a concise manner
  • Makes language more expressive and engaging

One-Word Substitutions

  • One-word substitutions are words that replace a phrase or a group of words in a sentence, conveying the same meaning in a more concise manner.

Types of One-Word Substitutions

  • Nouns can be used as one-word substitutions, e.g., "Critic" for "A person who always finds fault".
  • Verbs can be used as one-word substitutions, e.g., "Consecrate" for "To make something or someone holy".
  • Adjectives can be used as one-word substitutions, e.g., "Euphoric" for "Extremely happy".
  • Adverbs can be used as one-word substitutions, e.g., "Silently" for "In a very quiet manner".

Examples of One-Word Substitutions

  • "Astronaut" can replace "A person who travels to space".
  • "Skeptic" can replace "A person who is not sure about something".
  • "Adorn" can replace "To make something more beautiful".
  • "Furious" can replace "Extremely angry".

Importance of One-Word Substitutions

  • Improves vocabulary and communication skills.
  • Enhances writing and speaking abilities.
  • Helps to convey complex ideas in a concise manner.
  • Makes language more expressive and engaging.

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