Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

An afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema

Options:

Canvas

Premiere

Comedy

Matinee

Correct Answer:

Matinee

Explanation:

The one-word substitute for "an afternoon performance in a theatre or cinema" is matinee.

  • Canvas is a strong fabric that is used to make paintings and sails.
  • Premiere is the first public performance of a play, film, or other work of art.
  • Comedy is a genre of literature, film, or television that is intended to make people laugh.

A matinee is a performance that takes place in the afternoon. Matinees are often less expensive than evening performances and are popular with families and people who work during the day.