One Word Substitutions Tips and Tricks for Government Exams

Introduction

One word substitution is the use of one word in place of a wordy phrase in order to make the sentence structure clearer. The meaning, with the replacement of the phrase remains identical while the sentence becomes shorter.

Theory

‘One word substitution’ is a replacement for long and lengthy sentences or definitions. One word substitution falls under the category of ‘Vocabulary’ as word, sentences, definitions are parts of a speech as well. To make the language crisp, short and intact, one word is replaced with lengthy, elongated and elucidated contexts. ‘One-word substitutions’ are also known as ‘Verbatim’. The practice of ‘One-word substitution’ is, also, something that replaces a word with a context but without changing the meaning of the given same context.

Advantages of One Word Substitution

• Makes the language and writing concise, yet crisp.
• Makes the structure more understanding, more clear.
• The language is briefly expressed.
• The meaning is identical yet shorter.
• Embellishes the language.
• Helps avoid repetition in Language.

Solved Examples

Direction: In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.