Editing and Substitution Quiz

What does the word "pseudonym" mean?

1. a study of ancient texts
2. a person who pretends to be someone else
3. a false name used by an author
4. a written statement made under oath

Answer: (c) a false name used by an author

What does the word "incorrigible" mean?

1. unable to be corrected or improved
2. not willing to speak much
3. capable of being taught or trained
4. unwilling to obey orders temporarily

Answer: (a) unable to be corrected or improved

Which word means "the fear of being in open and crowded spaces"

1. acrophobia
2. claustrophobia
3. agoraphobia
4. xenophobia

Answer: (c) agoraphobia

Match the person or behavior with the correct one-word substitution. Column A Column B A one who lives for pleasure 1 connoisseur B one who is excessively fond of one's appearance 2 hedonist C one who has refined taste in arts or food 3 vain

1. A–2, B–3, C–1
2. A–1, B–2, C–3
3. A–2, B–1, C–3
4. A–3, B–2, C–1

Answer: (a) A–2, B–3, C–1

Match the profession/role with the most appropriate one-word substitution. Column A Column B A one who settles disputes 1 arbitrator B one who compiles dictionaries 2 lexicographer C one who presents a counter-argument 3 antagonist

1. A–1, B–3, C–2
2. A–3, B–2, C–1
3. A–1, B–2, C–3
4. A–2, B–1, C–3

Answer: (c) A–1, B–2, C–3

Match the phrase with its correct one-word substitution. Column A Column B A a short stay at a place 1 exile B a person living outside their native country 2 expatriate C a forced removal from one’s native land 3 sojourn

1. A–3, B–1, C–2
2. A–2, B–3, C–1
3. A–1, B–2, C–3
4. A–3, B–2, C–1

Answer: (d) A–3, B–2, C–1

Two words are omitted. Identify the missing words and the words that come before and after each. The committee debated the proposal for hours eventually agreed to implement revised version of the policy.

1. Missing words: but, a Before and after: but: hours, eventually | a: implement, revised
2. Missing words: and, the Before and after: and: hours, eventually | the: implement, revised
3. Missing words: then, has Before and after: then: hours, eventually | has: implement, revised
4. Missing words: and, a Before and after: and: hours, eventually | a: implement, revised

Answer: (d) Missing words: and, a Before and after: and: hours, eventually | a: implement, revised

Read the sentences and choose the pair of correct one-word substitutions for the blanks. Also, identify the words that come before and after the missing words. Incident: The criminal was ordered to stay away from the victim, a condition known as a ___________. His friend, who enjoys others’ pain, seemed strangely happy about it, showing his ___________ tendencies.

1. reprimand (a / His), cynical (his / tendencies)
2. warning (a / His), apathetic (his / tendencies)
3. restraining order (a / His), sadistic (his / tendencies)
4. penalty (a / His), narcissistic (his / tendencies)

Answer: (c) restraining order (a / His), sadistic (his / tendencies)

Read the short incident. Two words are missing in the passage. Choose the correct option that provides the best one-word substitutions for the missing phrases, along with the words before and after each blank. Incident: Rosa always talks about herself and boasts in every conversation. Everyone finds her irritating because of her ___________ nature. Her cousin, who lives away from his homeland, is an ___________ in Canada.

1. egotistic (her / nature), emigrant (an / in)
2. narcissistic (her / nature), expatriate (an / in)
3. vain (her / nature), immigrant (an / in)
4. arrogant (her / nature), alien (an / in)

Answer: (b) narcissistic (her / nature), expatriate (an / in)

What is the one-word substitution for Mary's lifestyle? Despite being surrounded by luxuries, Mary has no attachment to material things. She has renounced worldly pleasures and lives a simple life with no desire for wealth or possessions.

1. minimalist
2. ascetic
3. philanthropist
4. pacifist

Answer: (b) ascetic