Free One Word Substitution MCQs with Answers

165 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.

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71. A long poem narrating achievements of a hero or legendary figures is known as ___________?

  • A. Epic
  • B. Elegy
  • C. Ode
  • D. Sestina

Explanation: An epic is a long narrative poem about the heroic deeds of a central hero or legendary figures. An elegy mourns the dead, while an ode is a shorter poem of praise.

Correct answer: Epic

72. A form of written language for blind people is known as __________?

  • A. Braille
  • B. Elysium
  • C. Epicure
  • D. Arson

Explanation: Braille is a raised-dot writing and reading system used by people who are blind or visually impaired. The other choices name places, people, or acts unrelated to this system.

Correct answer: Braille

73. One who is present everywhere is known as ____________?

  • A. Omnipotent
  • B. Omniscient
  • C. Omnipresent
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Omnipresent means present everywhere. Omnipotent means all-powerful, while omniscient means knowing everything.

Correct answer: Omnipresent

74. Something which is capable of being seen through is known as _____________?

  • A. Opaque
  • B. Coarse
  • C. Ambiguous
  • D. Transparent

Explanation: Transparent materials allow light and clear images to pass through them. Opaque means the opposite, while coarse describes texture and ambiguous describes uncertainty of meaning.

Correct answer: Transparent

75. A person who collects or has a great love of books is known as ________?

  • A. Bibliophile
  • B. Pluviophile
  • C. Cosmopolitan
  • D. Changeling

Explanation: A bibliophile has a strong love of books and may collect them. A pluviophile loves rain, so it is the tempting word-form alternative but does not fit the definition.

Correct answer: Bibliophile

76. Forcing someone to make payment for not revealing discreditable secrets is known as ______________?

  • A. Blackmail
  • B. Despotism
  • C. Assassin
  • D. Elysium

Explanation: Blackmail is the use of threats, often involving disclosure of damaging information, to obtain money or another payment. Despotism is oppressive rule, not a demand based on secrets.

Correct answer: Blackmail

77. The offence of marrying someone while already married to another person is known as _________?

  • A. Bigamy
  • B. Coupe
  • C. Bigot
  • D. Biped

Explanation: Bigamy is the offence of marrying a second person while still legally married to someone else. Bigot refers to an intolerant person, while biped means a two-footed creature.

Correct answer: Bigamy

78. A large enclosure for confining birds is known as _________?

  • A. Aviary
  • B. Columbary
  • C. Volary
  • D. All of the above

Explanation: An aviary is a large enclosure for keeping birds. A columbary is specifically for pigeons or doves, so it is not a general equivalent.

Correct answer: Aviary

79. Items of business to be considered at a meeting is called __________?

  • A. Agenda
  • B. Bulletin
  • C. Elysium
  • D. Epicture

Explanation: An agenda is the list of matters to be discussed or dealt with at a meeting. A bulletin is an informational notice, not a meeting's programme of business.

Correct answer: Agenda

80. Science of heavenly bodies is known as _______?

  • A. Astronomy
  • B. Anatomy
  • C. Ecology
  • D. Astrology

Explanation: Astronomy is the scientific study of stars, planets, and other heavenly bodies. Astrology claims to interpret their supposed influence on human affairs, so it is not the scientific answer.

Correct answer: Astronomy