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One-word substitution – English MCQs collected from past papers

1. : What is the one-word substitution for “A person who speaks many languages”?

(A) Orator


(B) Polyglot


(C) Linguist


(D) Bilingual




2. : “A government run by the wealthy”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Autocracy


(C) Plutocracy


(D) Bureaucracy




3. : “A government run by the people”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Autocracy


(C) Plutocracy


(D) Bureaucracy




4. : “A government run by the Govt officials”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Autocracy


(C) Plutocracy


(D) Bureaucracy




5. : “A government run by the rich peoples”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Autocracy


(C) Plutocracy


(D) Bureaucracy




6. : “A place where birds are kept”?

(A) Aquarium


(B) Aviary


(C) Apiary


(D) Sanctuary




7. : “A person who studies the origin and history of words”?

(A) Lexicographer


(B) Etymologist


(C) Philologist


(D) Linguist




8. : “A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain”?

(A) Cynic


(B) Skeptic


(C) Stoic


(D) Atheist




9. : “A government by a king or queen”?

(A) Oligarchy


(B) Monarchy


(C) Aristocracy


(D) Republic




10. : “A person who loves mankind and helps others”?

(A) Philanthropist


(B) Humanitarian


(C) Altruist


(D) Pessimist




11. : “A person who withdraws from society to live a solitary life”?

(A) Hermit


(B) Recluse


(C) Nomad


(D) Wanderer




12. : “A person who is more interested in others than in himself”?

(A) Egoist


(B) Extrovert


(C) Introvert


(D) Narcissist




13. : “A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skills than they actually possess”?

(A) Scholar


(B) Charlatan


(C) Pundit


(D) Mentor




14. : “A person who believes in fate”?

(A) Atheist


(B) Fatalist


(C) Agnostic


(D) Optimist




15. : “A person who does not believe in the existence of God”?

(A) Theist


(B) Atheist


(C) Agnostic


(D) Polytheist




16. : “A person who collects and studies stamps”?

(A) Philatelist


(B) Numismatist


(C) Cartographer


(D) Archaeologist




17. : “A place where dead bodies are kept”?

(A) Cemetery


(B) Morgue


(C) Crematorium


(D) Mausoleum




18. : “A government by officials”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Autocracy


(C) Bureaucracy


(D) Theocracy




19. : “A person who does not eat meat”?

(A) Herbivore


(B) Vegetarian


(C) Vegan


(D) Carnivore




20. : “A person who cannot be corrected or improved”?

(A) Indelible


(B) Infallible


(C) Incorrigible


(D) Insatiable




21. : “A person who is interested in the welfare of others”?

(A) Misogynist


(B) Altruist


(C) Egoist


(D) Narcissist




22. : “A speech made without preparation”?

(A) Extempore


(B) Manuscript


(C) Dialogue


(D) Monologue




23. : “One who studies the heavenly bodies”?

(A) Geologist


(B) Astronomer


(C) Astrologer


(D) Archaeologist




24. : “A person who looks on the bright side of things”?

(A) Pessimist


(B) Optimist


(C) Realist


(D) Skeptic




25. : “A person who is unable to pay his debts”?

(A) Insolvent


(B) Affluent


(C) Creditor


(D) Debtor




26. : “A person who travels from place to place”?

(A) Vagabond


(B) Wanderer


(C) Nomad


(D) All of the above




27. : “A disease that spreads over a large area or worldwide”?

(A) Endemic


(B) Epidemic


(C) Pandemic


(D) Chronic




28. : “A person who compiles dictionaries”?

(A) Linguist


(B) Lexicographer


(C) Philologist


(D) Etymologist




29. : “One who can use both hands equally well”?

(A) Ambivert


(B) Ambiguous


(C) Ambidextrous


(D) Amphibious




30. : “A person who helps another in crime”?

(A) Accomplice


(B) Culprit


(C) Criminal


(D) Offender




31. : “A person who is fluent in speech”?

(A) Orator


(B) Eloquent


(C) Garrulous


(D) Talkative




32. : “A person who is easily deceived or tricked”?

(A) Gullible


(B) Foolish


(C) Intelligent


(D) Witty




33. : “An instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure”?

(A) Thermometer


(B) Barometer


(C) Hygrometer


(D) Anemometer




34. : “A person who believes in no government and law”?

(A) Democrat


(B) Anarchist


(C) Bureaucrat


(D) Federalist




35. : “A person who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession”?

(A) Professional


(B) Amateur


(C) Novice


(D) Dilettante




36. : “A person who speaks many languages”?

(A) Orator


(B) Linguist


(C) Polyglot


(D) Bilingual




37. : “One who is unable to express his feelings clearly”?

(A) Inefficient


(B) Introvert


(C) Inarticulate


(D) Talkative




38. : “A thing no longer in use”?

(A) Absolute


(B) Obsolete


(C) Absolete


(D) Ancient




39. : “A government run by religious leaders”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Bureaucracy


(C) Theocracy


(D) Aristocracy




40. : “A person who eats human flesh”?

(A) Carnivore


(B) Cannibal


(C) Herbivore


(D) Omnivore




41. : “A list of books in a library”?

(A) Catalogue


(B) Index


(C) Glossary


(D) Bibliography




42. : “A lover of mankind”?

(A) Altruist


(B) Philanthropist


(C) Humanist


(D) Egoist




43. : “One who walks in sleep”?

(A) Somnambulist


(B) Insomniac


(C) Lunatic


(D) Sleepwalker




44. : “A person who loves books”?

(A) Bibliophile


(B) Calligrapher


(C) Linguist


(D) Lexicographer




45. : “An animal that lives in water and on land”?

(A) Herbivore


(B) Carnivore


(C) Amphibian


(D) Reptile




46. : “A place where birds are kept”?

(A) Aviary


(B) Aquarium


(C) Zoo


(D) Hatchery




47. : “A speech given by a person to himself”?

(A) Monologue


(B) Dialogue


(C) Soliloquy


(D) Oration




48. : “A person who is obsessed with himself”?

(A) Altruist


(B) Narcissist


(C) Pessimist


(D) Cynic




49. : “A person who is new to a profession or activity”?

(A) Novice


(B) Expert


(C) Veteran


(D) Pundit




50. : “A place where wild animals are kept”?

(A) Zoo


(B) Museum


(C) Aviary


(D) Kennel




51. : “A person who is unable to read and write”?

(A) Uneducated


(B) Illiterate


(C) Literate


(D) Ignorant




52. : “A government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a few”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Monarchy


(C) Oligarchy


(D) Theocracy




53. : “A person who renounces the world and practices self-discipline”?

(A) Cynic


(B) Ascetic


(C) Miser


(D) Hermit




54. : “A person who studies the origin and history of words”?

(A) Geologist


(B) Philologist


(C) Anthropologist


(D) Lexicographer




55. : “A place where bees are kept”?

(A) Aviary


(B) Apiary


(C) Hive


(D) Barn




56. : “A government by a king or queen”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Autocracy


(C) Monarchy


(D) Oligarchy




57. : “A person who hates women”?

(A) Misogamist


(B) Misogynist


(C) Misandrist


(D) Philanthropist




58. : “A person who hates mankind”?

(A) Misogynist


(B) Misanthrope


(C) Philanthropist


(D) Cynic




59. : “A person who loves his country”?

(A) Nationalist


(B) Patriot


(C) Revolutionary


(D) Imperialist




60. : “A disease that spreads over a large area”?

(A) Endemic


(B) Epidemic


(C) Pandemic


(D) Contagious




61. : “One who helps others for a noble cause”?

(A) Beneficiary


(B) Philanthropist


(C) Altruist


(D) Volunteer




62. : “A speech delivered without prior preparation”?

(A) Monologue


(B) Extempore


(C) Oration


(D) Dialogue




63. : “A government ruled by the wealthy class”?

(A) Democracy


(B) Aristocracy


(C) Plutocracy


(D) Bureaucracy




64. : “A person who knows everything”?

(A) Scholar


(B) Genius


(C) Omniscient


(D) Intellectual




65. : “A person who talks too much”?

(A) Talkative


(B) Garrulous


(C) Loquacious


(D) All of the above




66. : “A book or paper written in one’s own handwriting”?

(A) Autobiography


(B) Manuscript


(C) Thesis


(D) Biography




67. : “A person who does not believe in God”?

(A) Agnostic


(B) Atheist


(C) Theist


(D) Deist




68. : “A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain”?

(A) Ascetic


(B) Pessimist


(C) Stoic


(D) Cynic




69. : “A short story based on real incidents”?

(A) Novel


(B) Biography


(C) Anecdote


(D) Fiction




70. : “A person who lends money at a high rate of interest”?

(A) Creditor


(B) Usurer


(C) Banker


(D) Investor




71. : “A handwriting that cannot be read”?

(A) Eligible


(B) Illegible


(C) Legible


(D) Indelible




72. : “A list of books available in a library”?

(A) Glossary


(B) Catalogue


(C) Index


(D) Bibliography




73. : “A person who is skilled in multiple languages”?

(A) Linguist


(B) Philologist


(C) Polyglot


(D) Grammarian




74. : “A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern”?

(A) Galaxy


(B) Nebula


(C) Constellation


(D) Universe




75. : “A person who walks in sleep”?

(A) Somnambulist


(B) Insomniac


(C) Sleepwalker


(D) Narcoleptic




76. : “A person who loves books”?

(A) Bibliographer


(B) Bibliophile


(C) Lexicographer


(D) Calligrapher




77. : “A place where birds are kept”?

(A) Apiary


(B) Aviary


(C) Aquarium


(D) Zoo




78. : “A disease that is spread by direct contact”?

(A) Chronic


(B) Acute


(C) Contagious


(D) Endemic




79. : “A person who does not drink alcohol”?

(A) Sober


(B) Teetotaler


(C) Abstinent


(D) Vegetarian




80. : “A place where weapons are stored”?

(A) Warehouse


(B) Arsenal


(C) Barrack


(D) Depot




81. : “A person who believes in fate”?

(A) Optimist


(B) Fatalist


(C) Pessimist


(D) Realist




82. : “A speech delivered on a ceremonial occasion”?

(A) Monologue


(B) Oration


(C) Extempore


(D) Dialogue




83. : “An area of land surrounded by water on all sides”?

(A) Peninsula


(B) Island


(C) Archipelago


(D) Isthmus




84. : “A person who collects coins”?

(A) Numismatist


(B) Philatelist


(C) Archaeologist


(D) Collector




85. : “A government ruled by religious leaders”?

(A) Theocracy


(B) Monarchy


(C) Oligarchy


(D) Autocracy




86. : “A place where fish are kept”?

(A) Aviary


(B) Aquarium


(C) Apiary


(D) Hatchery




87. : “A person who is unable to pay his debts”?

(A) Debtor


(B) Bankrupt


(C) Creditor


(D) Beggar




88. : “A thing that can be easily broken”?

(A) Brittle


(B) Fragile


(C) Perishable


(D) Delicate




89. : “A large-scale departure of people”?

(A) Migration


(B) Evacuation


(C) Exodus


(D) Emigration




90. : “A person who doubts the existence of God”?

(A) Theist


(B) Agnostic


(C) Atheist


(D) Rationalist




91. : “A person who pretends to have more knowledge than he actually has”?

(A) Scholar


(B) Charlatan


(C) Pundit


(D) Expert




92. : “A person who believes in social equality”?

(A) Communist


(B) Egalitarian


(C) Socialist


(D) Democrat




93. : “A study of human races”?

(A) Anthropology


(B) Archaeology


(C) Ethnology


(D) Sociology




94. : “One who is all-knowing”?

(A) Omnipresent


(B) Omnipotent


(C) Omniscient


(D) Omnivorous




95. : “A thing that is fit to be eaten”?

(A) Edible


(B) Palatable


(C) Eatable


(D) Digestible




96. : “A list of things to be discussed at a meeting”?

(A) Index


(B) Glossary


(C) Agenda


(D) Schedule




97. : “A person who retires from society to live a solitary life”?

(A) Recluse


(B) Hermit


(C) Monk


(D) Ascetic




98. : “A person who lives for pleasure”?

(A) Stoic


(B) Epicure


(C) Hedonist


(D) Materialist




99. : “A person who is fond of good food”?

(A) Gourmet


(B) Glutton


(C) Vegetarian


(D) Foodie




100. : “A record of one’s life written by oneself”?

(A) Biography


(B) Memoir


(C) Autobiography


(D) Diary




101. : “A person who loves himself excessively”?

(A) Narcissist


(B) Egocentric


(C) Egotist


(D) Selfish




102. : undefined

Q#101: “A government by the people”?


(A) Aristocracy


(B) Monarchy


(C) Democracy




103. : “A person who is indifferent to pleasure or pain”?

(A) Cynic


(B) Stoic


(C) Ascetic


(D) Pragmatist




104. : “A person who does not believe in the existence of God”?

(A) Theist


(B) Atheist


(C) Agnostic


(D) Rationalist




105. : “A person who studies the origin of words”?

(A) Lexicographer


(B) Etymologist


(C) Linguist


(D) Philologist




106. : “A person who is unable to pay debts”?

(A) Bankrupt


(B) Debtor


(C) Creditor


(D) Borrower




107. : “A person who lends money at an excessively high interest rate”?

(A) Philanthropist


(B) Usurer


(C) Debtor


(D) Financier




108. : “An office with a high salary but no real work”?

(A) Honorary position


(B) Sinecure


(C) Bureaucracy


(D) Red-tapism




109. : “A person who eats too much”?

(A) Gourmet


(B) Glutton


(C) Epicure


(D) Cannibal




110. : “A person who is talkative”?

(A) Reticent


(B) Taciturn


(C) Loquacious


(D) Dumb




111. : “A person who is easily deceived”?

(A) Gullible


(B) Intelligent


(C) Cunning


(D) Skeptical




112. : “A thing no longer in use”?

(A) Modern


(B) Obsolete


(C) Futuristic


(D) Contemporary




113. : “A person who renounces the world and leads a life of self-discipline”?

(A) Recluse


(B) Ascetic


(C) Mystic


(D) Hermit




114. : “A place where orphans are taken care of”?

(A) Orphanage


(B) Asylum


(C) Hostel


(D) Nursery




115. : “A list of items to be discussed at a meeting”?

(A) Schedule


(B) Index


(C) Agenda


(D) Minutes




116. : “A life history written by someone else”?

(A) Autobiography


(B) Biography


(C) Memoir


(D) Chronicle




117. : “A person who works for free”?

(A) Laborer


(B) Volunteer


(C) Worker


(D) Donor




118. : “A person who derives pleasure from others’ suffering”?

(A) Sadist


(B) Masochist


(C) Pessimist


(D) Cynic




119. : “A person who secretly collects and reports information about others”?

(A) Spy


(B) Detective


(C) Informer


(D) Journalist




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