One Word Substitution MCQ Set 12

A doctor who treats diseases of the eye

  • A. Optician
  • B. Ophthalmologist (Answer)
  • C. Optometrist
  • D. Dermatologist

Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating eye diseases. An optician only fits glasses.

One who makes or repairs things made of wood

  • A. Blacksmith
  • B. Mason
  • C. Carpenter (Answer)
  • D. Cobbler

Carpenter is a person whose job is to make and repair wooden objects and structures.

A place where aircraft are kept and repaired

  • A. Terminal
  • B. Hangar (Answer)
  • C. Runway
  • D. Dock

Hangar is a large building where aircraft are kept and maintained.

One who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir

  • A. Composer
  • B. Maestro
  • C. Conductor (Answer)
  • D. Soloist

Conductor is the person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.

A person appointed to settle a dispute between two parties

  • A. Advocate
  • B. Arbitrator (Answer)
  • C. Plaintiff
  • D. Litigant

Arbitrator is a person appointed to settle a dispute between opposing parties, outside of a court.

One who examines financial accounts officially

  • A. Accountant
  • B. Auditor (Answer)
  • C. Treasurer
  • D. Cashier

Auditor is a person who officially examines and verifies financial accounts. An accountant maintains them.

A place where the dead are buried

  • A. Mortuary
  • B. Crematorium
  • C. Cemetery (Answer)
  • D. Mausoleum

Cemetery is a large burial ground. A mortuary is where bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

One who designs buildings

  • A. Engineer
  • B. Architect (Answer)
  • C. Draughtsman
  • D. Surveyor

Architect is a person who designs buildings and often oversees their construction.

A person who travels from place to place selling small goods

  • A. Merchant
  • B. Vendor
  • C. Peddler (Answer)
  • D. Broker

Peddler is a person who travels around selling small goods, often door to door.

One who studies and treats diseases of the mind

  • A. Psychologist
  • B. Psychiatrist (Answer)
  • C. Neurologist
  • D. Therapist

Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental illness and can prescribe medication, unlike a psychologist.

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One Word Substitution — Set 12

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