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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31. A child with unusual or remarkable talent.

  • 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. The other options do not describe unusual talent.

Correct answer: Prodigy

32. The one who knows many languages?

  • 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 multilingual.

Correct answer: Polyglot

33. The one who is present everywhere?

  • 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

34. The one who acts against religion?

  • A. Pessimist
  • B. Heretic
  • C. Illiterate
  • D. Atheist

Explanation: A heretic holds beliefs that conflict with the established teachings of a religion. An atheist denies the existence of God, which is narrower and does not necessarily mean acting against a religion’s teachings.

Correct answer: Heretic

35. The one who lives on others?

  • 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. An epicure is a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

Correct answer: Parasite

36. A group of Assess is called_________?

  • 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 birds and a colony of certain animals.

Correct answer: Pace

37. A group of Apes is called?

  • 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

38. A state of temporary disuse or suspension is called?

  • 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 as “Dimentia.”

Correct answer: ABEYANT

39. Departing from an accepted standard is called?

  • 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

40. Excessive admiration or praise is called?

  • 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 about someone behind their back.

Correct answer: Adulation