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

A person employed to drive a private or hired car

Chauffeur

The answer is chauffeur. It is a French word that means "coachman" or "driver." It is the most appropriate word to use to describe a person who is employed to drive a private or hired car. The other options are incorrect.

• Escort means a person or group of people who accompany someone or something for protection or as a mark of respect.
• Captain is the highest-ranking officer on a ship or aircraft.
• Pilot is a person who flies an aircraft.