ONE WORD SUBSTITUTES – MCQ’S

1. A person who loves books is called a
   A. Philanthropist
   B. Bibliophile
   C. Misanthrope
   D. Polyglot
2. A person who hates mankind is a
   A. Optimist
   B. Philanthropist
   C. Misanthrope
   D. Narcissist
3. A person who loves mankind is known as a
   A. Misanthrope
   B. Philanthropist
   C. Misogynist
   D. Recluse
4. One who speaks many languages is a
   A. Linguist
   B. Polyglot
   C. Novice
   D. Amateur
5. A life story written by oneself is an
   A. Biography
   B. Memoir
   C. Autobiography
   D. Chronicle
6. A life story written by another person is a
   A. Autobiography
   B. Biography
   C. Diary
   D. Essay
7. A place where dead bodies are kept is called a
   A. Cemetery
   B. Mortuary
   C. Hospital
   D. Armoury
8. A person who studies plants is a
   A. Zoologist
   B. Botanist
   C. Sociologist
   D. Graphologist
9. A person who studies animals is a
   A. Botanist
   B. Astronomer
   C. Zoologist
   D. Ecologist
10. A person who studies stars is an
    A. Astrologer
    B. Astronomer
    C. Scientist
    D. Physicist
11. One who can use both hands equally well is
    A. Agile
    B. Flexible
    C. Ambidextrous
    D. Dexterous
12. A person who does not believe in God is an
    A. Theist
    B. Atheist
    C. Agnostic
    D. Deist
13. A person who believes in God is a
    A. Atheist
    B. Skeptic
    C. Theist
    D. Rationalist
14. A speech made without preparation is called
    A. Prepared
    B. Rehearsed
    C. Extempore
    D. Scripted
15. A disease that spreads easily is
    A. Chronic
    B. Genetic
    C. Contagious
    D. Minor
16. A person who walks in sleep is a
    A. Insomniac
    B. Somnambulist
    C. Hypnotist
    D. Recluse
17. A person who never drinks alcohol is a
    A. Drunkard
    B. Addict
    C. Teetotaller
    D. Moderate
18. Government by the people is called
    A. Autocracy
    B. Monarchy
    C. Democracy
    D. Oligarchy
19. Government by one person is
    A. Democracy
    B. Autocracy
    C. Monarchy
    D. Republic
20. Government by a king or queen is
    A. Democracy
    B. Republic
    C. Monarchy
    D. Dictatorship
21. A person who is new to a subject is a
    A. Expert
    B. Professional
    C. Novice
    D. Veteran
22. One who always looks on the bright side is an
    A. Pessimist
    B. Realist
    C. Optimist
    D. Cynic
23. One who always looks on the dark side is a
    A. Optimist
    B. Pessimist
    C. Idealist
    D. Philanthropist
24. A person who cannot be corrected is
    A. Obedient
    B. Incorrigible
    C. Flexible
    D. Disciplined
25. Something that cannot be avoided is
    A. Optional
    B. Temporary
    C. Inevitable
    D. Accidental
26. Something that lasts for a short time is
    A. Permanent
    B. Eternal
    C. Temporary
    D. Constant
27. Something that lasts forever is
    A. Temporary
    B. Eternal
    C. Brief
    D. Occasional
28. A person who is all-powerful is
    A. Omniscient
    B. Omnipresent
    C. Omnipotent
    D. Invisible
29. A person who knows everything is
    A. Omnipresent
    B. Omniscient
    C. Omnipotent
    D. Ignorant
30. A person who is present everywhere is
    A. Omnipresent
    B. Omniscient
    C. Omnipotent
    D. Universal
31. A person who loves himself too much is a
    A. Philanthropist
    B. Narcissist
    C. Optimist
    D. Recluse
32. A person who hates women is a
    A. Misandrist
    B. Feminist
    C. Misogynist
    D. Narcissist
33. A person who hates men is a
    A. Misogynist
    B. Misandrist
    C. Philanthropist
    D. Misanthrope
34. A handwriting expert is a
    A. Typist
    B. Editor
    C. Graphologist
    D. Calligrapher
35. A person who studies society is a
    A. Historian
    B. Psychologist
    C. Sociologist
    D. Philosopher
36. A speech made to oneself is a
    A. Monologue
    B. Dialogue
    C. Soliloquy
    D. Narration
37. A word having the same meaning as another is called a
    A. Antonym
    B. Homonym
    C. Synonym
    D. Acronym
38. A word having the opposite meaning is called an
    A. Synonym
    B. Antonym
    C. Homophone
    D. Prefix
39. A person who does something for pleasure, not money, is an
    A. Professional
    B. Expert
    C. Amateur
    D. Veteran
40. A person who does something as a career is a
    A. Amateur
    B. Novice
    C. Professional
    D. Learner
41. A place where weapons are stored is an
    A. Arsenal
    B. Armoury
    C. Warehouse
    D. Store
42. A place where clothes are washed is a
    A. Kitchen
    B. Laundry
    C. Pantry
    D. Closet
43. A place for sick people is a
    A. Hostel
    B. Clinic
    C. Hospital
    D. Dispensary
44. A person who lives alone and avoids people is a
    A. Optimist
    B. Recluse
    C. Narcissist
    D. Misanthrope
45. A person who studies handwriting is a
    A. Calligrapher
    B. Typist
    C. Graphologist
    D. Editor
46. “India follows a system where people elect their rulers.” This refers to
    A. Monarchy
    B. Autocracy
    C. Democracy
    D. Oligarchy
47. A person who is new at photography but enjoys it is an
    A. Professional
    B. Expert
    C. Amateur
    D. Veteran
48. A ruler with absolute power follows
    A. Democracy
    B. Autocracy
    C. Republic
    D. Monarchy
49. A person who avoids social life may be called a
    A. Philanthropist
    B. Optimist
    C. Recluse
    D. Polyglot
50. “Happy” and “joyful” are
    A. Antonyms
    B. Synonyms
    C. Homophones
    D. Prefixes

Answer Key

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. C
16. B
17. C
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. B
24. B
25. C
26. C
27. B
28. C
29. B
30. A
31. B
32. C
33. B
34. C
35. C
36. C
37. C
38. B
39. C
40. C
41. B
42. B
43. C
44. B
45. C
46. C
47. C
48. B
49. C
50. B

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan

Dr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art. The platform features lecture notes, study materials, poems, reflections, short prose, and a curated collection of her paintings. Through this space, she seeks to foster learning, creativity, and meaningful engagement with literature and the arts.