Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words. 

A glass container in which fish and other water animals can be kept 

Options:

Aviary 

Hive 

Apiary 

Aquarium

Correct Answer:

Aquarium

Explanation:
 

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "a glass container in which fish and other water animals can be kept" is aquarium.

  • Aviary is a large enclosure for birds.
  • Hive is a structure where bees live and store honey.
  • Apiary is a place where bees are kept.

The word aquarium comes from the Latin words "aqua," meaning "water," and "-arium," meaning "place of." An aquarium is a glass tank or container filled with water, in which fish and other water animals can be kept. Aquariums are often used as a form of home décor, and they can also be used for educational purposes.