One Word Substitution MCQs

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One Word Substitution MCQs

Practice One Word Substitution MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn vocabulary enhancement, precise word usage and commonly asked one word substitutions through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #621
One who receives visitors and answers calls
A. Operator
B. Receptionist
C. Secretary
D. Hostess

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A receptionist greets visitors and manages the front desk.

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Question #622
One who operates a telephone switchboard
A. Communications officer
B. Telephonist
C. Switchboard operator
D. Receptionist

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A telephonist or switchboard operator connects calls.

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Question #623
One who collects and delivers mail
A. Mail carrier
B. Postman
C. Courier
D. Messenger

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A postman delivers mail to households and businesses.

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Question #624
One who delivers messages or parcels
A. Postman
B. Courier
C. Messenger
D. Dispatcher

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A courier is a messenger who delivers items quickly.

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Question #625
One who transports goods by truck
A. Logistician
B. Hauler
C. Freight forwarder
D. Trucker

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A hauler or trucker drives trucks to transport freight.

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Question #626
One who works in a warehouse
A. Warehouseman
B. Storekeeper
C. Stock clerk
D. Inventory manager

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A warehouseman is responsible for storing and managing goods in a warehouse.

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Question #627
One who buys and sells goods
A. Trader
B. Wholesaler
C. Merchant
D. Retailer

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A merchant is a person who trades in commodities.

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Question #628
One who sells goods in a shop
A. Salesperson
B. Shopkeeper
C. Clerk
D. Retailer

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A shopkeeper owns or manages a retail store.

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Question #629
One who sells fruits and vegetables
A. Vegetable vendor
B. Grocery store owner
C. Greengrocer
D. Produce seller

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A greengrocer specializes in selling fresh produce.

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Question #630
One who sells meat
A. Poulterer
B. Butcher
C. Meat dealer
D. Slaughterer

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A butcher prepares and sells meat.

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Question #631
One who sells fish
A. Seafood seller
B. Ichthyologist
C. Fishmonger
D. Fisherman

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A fishmonger sells fish and seafood.

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Question #632
One who sells bread and cakes
A. Pastry chef
B. Baker
C. Bake shop owner
D. Confectioner

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A baker bakes and sells bread, pastries, and cakes.

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Question #633
One who makes and sells confectionery
A. Confectioner
B. Pastry chef
C. Chocolatier
D. Candy maker

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A confectioner creates sweets and candies.

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Question #634
One who makes and sells alcoholic beverages
A. Vintner
B. Brewer
C. Distiller
D. Sommelier

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A distiller produces spirits through distillation.

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Question #635
One who makes beer
A. Distiller
B. Maltster
C. Vintner
D. Brewer

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A brewer produces beer.

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Question #636
One who makes wine
A. Brewer
B. Winemaker
C. Sommelier
D. Vintner

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A vintner is a wine merchant or producer.

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Question #637
One who is a wine expert
A. Sommelier
B. Oenophile
C. Taster
D. Vintner

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A sommelier is a trained wine professional.

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Question #638
One who prepares and serves coffee
A. Barista
B. Bartender
C. Waiter
D. Sommelier

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A barista is skilled in making espresso-based coffee drinks.

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Question #639
One who serves food and drinks in a restaurant
A. Host
B. Waiter
C. Server
D. Bartender

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A waiter takes orders and serves food at tables.

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Question #640
One who prepares food in a restaurant
A. Chef
B. Cook
C. Kitchen hand
D. Sous-chef

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A chef is a professional cook, often in charge of a kitchen.

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