Free One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers
173 One Word Substitution MCQs from English, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
One-word substitution replaces a descriptive phrase with a single precise word, such as a person who cannot read or a place where aircraft are kept. Questions test vocabulary for people, actions, qualities, places and systems, along with distinctions between near-synonyms and correct spelling.
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- A. Fascist
- B. Nazist
- C. Narcissist
- D. None of These
Explanation: A narcissist is a person excessively absorbed in or admiring of himself or herself.
Correct answer: Narcissist- A. Goat
- B. Sheep
- C. Pigeon
- D. Water buffalo
Explanation: Chevon is the culinary term for goat meat. Sheep meat is generally called mutton, while pigeon meat is called squab.
Correct answer: Goat- A. Veal
- B. Squab
- C. Venison
- D. Chevon
Explanation: Veal is the meat of a calf. Squab is young pigeon meat, venison is deer meat, and chevon is goat meat.
Correct answer: Veal- A. Goat
- B. Sheep
- C. calf
- D. Both a and b
Explanation: In standard English, mutton is the meat of an adult sheep. Goat meat is called chevon, so option b is the best answer.
Correct answer: Sheep- A. venison
- B. Squab
- C. Turkey
- D. Veal
Explanation: Venison is the standard culinary term for deer meat. Squab means young pigeon, while veal is meat from a young calf.
Correct answer: venison- A. Talkative
- B. Loquacious
- C. Voluble
- D. Garrulous
Explanation: Garrulous describes someone who talks excessively, especially about trivial or meaningless matters.
Correct answer: Garrulous- A. Remission
- B. Helligfernt
- C. Epitaph
- D. Samaritan
Explanation: An epitaph is an inscription or brief statement written in memory of a dead person, commonly on a tomb.
Correct answer: Epitaph- A. Appraisal
- B. Voluntary
- C. Genius
- D. Masque
Explanation: A masque is a dramatic performance combining acting, music, dancing, and elaborate costumes, especially in its traditional form.
Correct answer: Masque- A. Conundrum
- B. Memories
- C. Prodigy
- D. Pandemonium
Explanation: A conundrum is a confusing, difficult problem or question, often one with no obvious solution.
Correct answer: Conundrum- A. Propensity
- B. Retaliate
- C. Matinee
- D. Eternal
Explanation: A matinee is a theatrical or cinema performance held during the daytime, usually in the afternoon.
Correct answer: Matinee- A. shrew
- B. Bossy
- C. Prodigy
- D. linguistic
Explanation: A prodigy is a young person with exceptional or remarkable talent, especially in a particular field.
Correct answer: Prodigy- A. Cosmopolitan
- B. Epicure
- C. Antiquarian
- D. Polyglot
Explanation: A polyglot is a person who knows or speaks many languages. Cosmopolitan means familiar with or at home in many places, not necessarily…
Correct answer: Polyglot- A. Omnipresent
- B. Omnipotent
- C. Philanthropist
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time. Omnipotent means all-powerful, so it describes power rather than presence.
Correct answer: Omnipresent- A. Pessimist
- B. Heretic
- C. Illiterate
- D. Atheist
Explanation: A heretic holds beliefs that conflict with the established teachings of a religion.
Correct answer: Heretic- A. Epicure
- B. Polygot
- C. Parasite
- D. Drover
Explanation: A parasite lives on or in another organism and obtains nourishment at its host’s expense.
Correct answer: Parasite- A. Pace
- B. Gang
- C. Colony
- D. Flock
Explanation: A group of asses is traditionally called a pace. The other choices are collective nouns used for different animals, such as a flock of…
Correct answer: Pace- A. Pod
- B. Herd
- C. Shrewdness
- D. Drove
Explanation: A group of apes is called a shrewdness, reflecting the animals' notable intelligence. Pod, herd and drove refer to other groups or animals.
Correct answer: Shrewdness- A. ABEYANT
- B. Dimentia
- C. Condone
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Abeyant means temporarily inactive, suspended, or in disuse. “Dementia” refers to cognitive decline and is also misspelled in the option…
Correct answer: ABEYANT- A. Aberrant
- B. Avoid
- C. Attract
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Aberrant describes something that deviates from an accepted norm, rule, or standard. Avoid and attract are verbs with unrelated meanings.
Correct answer: Aberrant- A. Addiction
- B. Backbiting
- C. Adulation
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Adulation means excessive or insincere praise and admiration. Addiction means dependence, while backbiting means speaking maliciously…
Correct answer: Adulation