One Word Substitution MCQs 2026

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Q1easy
One who studies animals is called
1. ABotanist
2. BZoologist
3. CGeologist
4. DAstronomer
💡 Explanation:
Zoology is the scientific study of animals.
Q2easy
One who cannot read or write is called
1. AIlliterate
2. BLiterate
3. CScholar
4. DTranslator
💡 Explanation:
An illiterate person is unable to read or write.
Q3easy
One who loves mankind is called
1. APatriot
2. BPhilanthropist
3. CMisanthrope
4. DEgoist
💡 Explanation:
A philanthropist is a person who loves and helps mankind.
Q4easy
One who looks at the bright side of things is called
1. APessimist
2. BRealist
3. COptimist
4. DCritic
💡 Explanation:
An optimist expects good outcomes and sees the favorable side of situations.
Q5medium
One who hates mankind is called
1. AMisanthrope
2. BPhilanthropist
3. CHumanist
4. DPatriot
💡 Explanation:
A misanthrope dislikes or distrusts humankind.
Q6easy
One who studies plants is called
1. AZoologist
2. BGeologist
3. CBotanist
4. DPhysicist
💡 Explanation:
Botany is the scientific study of plants, so a botanist studies plants.
Q7easy
Government by the people is called
1. ADemocracy
2. BMonarchy
3. COligarchy
4. DAutocracy
💡 Explanation:
Democracy is government by the people, directly or through representatives.
Q8easy
Government by a king or queen is called
1. ADemocracy
2. BOligarchy
3. CMonarchy
4. DRepublic
💡 Explanation:
Monarchy is a system headed by a monarch such as a king or queen.
Q9medium
One who is all-powerful is called
1. AOmnipotent
2. BOmnipresent
3. COmniscient
4. DMortal
💡 Explanation:
Omnipotent means having unlimited power.
Q10medium
One who is present everywhere is called
1. AOmnipresent
2. BOmnipotent
3. COmniscient
4. DInvisible
💡 Explanation:
Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time.
Q11medium
One who knows everything is called
1. AOmnipresent
2. BOmniscient
3. COmnipotent
4. DScholar
💡 Explanation:
Omniscient means all-knowing.
Q12easy
A place where books are kept is called
1. AMuseum
2. BLibrary
3. CLaboratory
4. DAuditorium
💡 Explanation:
A library is a place where books and reading materials are kept.
Q13easy
A place for keeping birds is called
1. AAviary
2. BAquarium
3. CKennel
4. DStable
💡 Explanation:
An aviary is an enclosure for keeping birds.
Q14medium
A speech made without preparation is called
1. AManuscript
2. BExtempore
3. CDialogue
4. DMonologue
💡 Explanation:
An extempore speech is delivered without prior preparation.
Q15medium
Incapable of being corrected is called
1. AIncorrigible
2. BIrregular
3. CIllegible
4. DIncredible
💡 Explanation:
Incorrigible means not able to be corrected or reformed.
Q16easy
Fit to be eaten is called
1. AEdible
2. BAudible
3. CVisible
4. DCredible
💡 Explanation:
Edible means suitable or safe to eat.
Q17easy
A person who journeys to a holy place is called
1. ATourist
2. BPilgrim
3. CNomad
4. DGuide
💡 Explanation:
A pilgrim travels to a sacred or holy place for religious reasons.
Q18easy
A doctor who treats teeth is called
1. ASurgeon
2. BOptician
3. CPhysician
4. DDentist
💡 Explanation:
A dentist diagnoses and treats problems of the teeth and gums.
Q19medium
A doctor who treats skin diseases is called
1. APediatrician
2. BDermatologist
3. CCardiologist
4. DNeurologist
💡 Explanation:
A dermatologist specializes in skin diseases and conditions.
Q20medium
A doctor who treats children is called
1. ADermatologist
2. BCardiologist
3. CPediatrician
4. DDentist
💡 Explanation:
A pediatrician is a medical doctor specializing in children’s health.
Q21easy
A person who makes wooden furniture is called
1. ACarpenter
2. BMason
3. CPlumber
4. DSmith
💡 Explanation:
A carpenter makes and repairs wooden objects and furniture.
Q22easy
One who walks on foot is called
1. APedestrian
2. BPassenger
3. CDriver
4. DPilot
💡 Explanation:
A pedestrian is a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle.
Q23easy
A person new to a job or activity is called
1. AVeteran
2. BExpert
3. CMaster
4. DNovice
💡 Explanation:
A novice is a beginner or newcomer in a field.
Q24easy
That which cannot be read is called
1. AReadable
2. BAudible
3. CIllegible
4. DVisible
💡 Explanation:
Illegible handwriting or text cannot be read.
Q25medium
That which cannot be avoided is called
1. AOptional
2. BAvoidable
3. CDoubtful
4. DInevitable
💡 Explanation:
Inevitable means certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
Q26easy
That which cannot be heard is called
1. AVisible
2. BLegible
3. CInaudible
4. DCredible
💡 Explanation:
Inaudible means not able to be heard.
Q27easy
That which cannot be seen is called
1. AAudible
2. BVisible
3. CLegible
4. DInvisible
💡 Explanation:
Invisible means not able to be seen.
Q28easy
Unable to die is called
1. AMortal
2. BImmortal
3. CFatal
4. DTemporary
💡 Explanation:
Immortal means not subject to death.
Q29medium
One who leaves his own country to settle elsewhere is called
1. AImmigrant
2. BCitizen
3. CResident
4. DEmigrant
💡 Explanation:
An emigrant leaves one country to live in another.
Q30medium
One who comes to settle in another country is called
1. ARefugee
2. BTourist
3. CEmigrant
4. DImmigrant
💡 Explanation:
An immigrant enters and settles in a country other than the country of origin.
Q31medium
One who eats human flesh is called
1. AVegetarian
2. BCannibal
3. CHerbivore
4. DAscetic
💡 Explanation:
A cannibal is a person who eats the flesh of human beings.
Q32easy
One who does not eat meat is called
1. ACannibal
2. BVegetarian
3. COmnivore
4. DGlutton
💡 Explanation:
A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat.
Q33easy
A place where dead bodies are buried is called
1. AAviary
2. BGranary
3. CDormitory
4. DCemetery
💡 Explanation:
A cemetery is a burial ground for dead bodies.
Q34medium
Fear of heights is called
1. AClaustrophobia
2. BAcrophobia
3. CHydrophobia
4. DXenophobia
💡 Explanation:
Acrophobia is fear of heights.
Q35hard
Fear of closed places is called
1. AAcrophobia
2. BHydrophobia
3. CAgoraphobia
4. DClaustrophobia
💡 Explanation:
Claustrophobia is an irrational fear of confined or closed spaces.
Q36easy
A word similar in meaning to another is called
1. AAntonym
2. BHomophone
3. CAcronym
4. DSynonym
💡 Explanation:
A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another.
Q37easy
A word opposite in meaning to another is called
1. AAntonym
2. BSynonym
3. CHomonym
4. DAcronym
💡 Explanation:
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning of another word.
Q38hard
The study of birds is called
1. AEntomology
2. BHerpetology
3. CZoology
4. DOrnithology
💡 Explanation:
Ornithology is the branch of zoology concerned with birds.
Q39hard
The study of earthquakes is called
1. AEcology
2. BMeteorology
3. CGeology
4. DSeismology
💡 Explanation:
Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and seismic waves.
Q40hard
The study of coins is called
1. APhilately
2. BEpigraphy
3. CNumismatics
4. DArchaeology
💡 Explanation:
Numismatics is the study or collection of coins and currency.
Q41medium
A person who speaks many languages is called
1. ALinguist only
2. BTranslator only
3. CPolyglot
4. DOrator
💡 Explanation:
A polyglot is a person who knows or speaks several languages.
Q42easy
A life history written by another person is called
1. ABiography
2. BAutobiography
3. CChronology
4. DDiary
💡 Explanation:
A biography is a person’s life story written by someone else.
Q43easy
A life history written by oneself is called
1. ABiography
2. BAutobiography
3. CMemoir by another
4. DDiary entry
💡 Explanation:
An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person.
Q44medium
One who can use both hands equally well is called
1. ABilingual
2. BAmbiguous
3. CAmbidextrous
4. DVersatile
💡 Explanation:
Ambidextrous means able to use both hands with equal skill.
Q45easy
One who writes plays is called
1. APoet
2. BNovelist
3. CPlaywright
4. DEditor
💡 Explanation:
A playwright is a person who writes plays.
Q46hard
A person who collects coins is called
1. APhilatelist
2. BNumismatist
3. CArchivist
4. DCurator
💡 Explanation:
A numismatist studies or collects coins and currency.
Q47medium
A person who draws maps is called
1. ACalligrapher
2. BPhotographer
3. CCartographer
4. DGeologist
💡 Explanation:
A cartographer makes or draws maps.
Q48medium
A person appointed to settle a dispute is called
1. AArbitrator
2. BPlaintiff
3. CWitness
4. DClerk
💡 Explanation:
An arbitrator is appointed to hear both sides and settle a dispute.
Q49easy
The killing of oneself is called
1. AHomicide
2. BFratricide
3. CRegicide
4. DSuicide
💡 Explanation:
Suicide means intentionally killing oneself.
Q50hard
The killing of a king is called
1. APatricide
2. BHomicide
3. CRegicide
4. DFratricide
💡 Explanation:
Regicide means the killing of a king or monarch.

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