Select the option which is the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words A...........

English (CPO) One Word Substitution

Select the option which is the most appropriate one word substitution for the given group of words.

A shortened form of a word or phrase

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SSC CPO 11th Dec 2019 Shift-2

pseudonym

abbreviation

precis

summary

- A shortened form of a word or phrase: We use a specific term for this in English, which is to simplify lengthy words or phrases for convenience.

- Option 1: Pseudonym

- Refers to a fictitious name used by someone, like an author.

- Not related to shortening words.

- Option 2: Abbreviation

- Represents a word or phrase with shortened letters.

- Common in written and spoken language for ease.

- Option 3: Precis

- A summary or abstract of a piece of text.

- Focuses on condensing ideas rather than shortening words.

- Option 4: Summary

- Concisely presents the main points of a text.

- Not about shortening individual words or phrases.

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