One Word Substitution MCQs 2026

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  1. Q1 easy

    Fit to be eaten is called

    1. A Edible
    2. B Audible
    3. C Visible
    4. D Credible
    💡 Explanation:

    Edible means suitable or safe to eat.

  2. Q2 easy

    A person who journeys to a holy place is called

    1. A Tourist
    2. B Pilgrim
    3. C Nomad
    4. D Guide
    💡 Explanation:

    A pilgrim travels to a sacred or holy place for religious reasons.

  3. Q3 easy

    One who cannot read or write is called

    1. A Illiterate
    2. B Literate
    3. C Scholar
    4. D Translator
    💡 Explanation:

    An illiterate person is unable to read or write.

  4. Q4 easy

    One who loves mankind is called

    1. A Patriot
    2. B Philanthropist
    3. C Misanthrope
    4. D Egoist
    💡 Explanation:

    A philanthropist is a person who loves and helps mankind.

  5. Q5 easy

    One who looks at the bright side of things is called

    1. A Pessimist
    2. B Realist
    3. C Optimist
    4. D Critic
    💡 Explanation:

    An optimist expects good outcomes and sees the favorable side of situations.

  6. Q6 medium

    One who hates mankind is called

    1. A Misanthrope
    2. B Philanthropist
    3. C Humanist
    4. D Patriot
    💡 Explanation:

    A misanthrope dislikes or distrusts humankind.

  7. Q7 easy

    One who studies plants is called

    1. A Zoologist
    2. B Geologist
    3. C Botanist
    4. D Physicist
    💡 Explanation:

    Botany is the scientific study of plants, so a botanist studies plants.

  8. Q8 easy

    One who studies animals is called

    1. A Botanist
    2. B Zoologist
    3. C Geologist
    4. D Astronomer
    💡 Explanation:

    Zoology is the scientific study of animals.

  9. Q9 easy

    Government by the people is called

    1. A Democracy
    2. B Monarchy
    3. C Oligarchy
    4. D Autocracy
    💡 Explanation:

    Democracy is government by the people, directly or through representatives.

  10. Q10 easy

    Government by a king or queen is called

    1. A Democracy
    2. B Oligarchy
    3. C Monarchy
    4. D Republic
    💡 Explanation:

    Monarchy is a system headed by a monarch such as a king or queen.

  11. Q11 medium

    One who is all-powerful is called

    1. A Omnipotent
    2. B Omnipresent
    3. C Omniscient
    4. D Mortal
    💡 Explanation:

    Omnipotent means having unlimited power.

  12. Q12 medium

    One who is present everywhere is called

    1. A Omnipresent
    2. B Omnipotent
    3. C Omniscient
    4. D Invisible
    💡 Explanation:

    Omnipresent means present everywhere at the same time.

  13. Q13 medium

    One who knows everything is called

    1. A Omnipresent
    2. B Omniscient
    3. C Omnipotent
    4. D Scholar
    💡 Explanation:

    Omniscient means all-knowing.

  14. Q14 easy

    A place where books are kept is called

    1. A Museum
    2. B Library
    3. C Laboratory
    4. D Auditorium
    💡 Explanation:

    A library is a place where books and reading materials are kept.

  15. Q15 easy

    A place for keeping birds is called

    1. A Aviary
    2. B Aquarium
    3. C Kennel
    4. D Stable
    💡 Explanation:

    An aviary is an enclosure for keeping birds.

  16. Q16 medium

    A speech made without preparation is called

    1. A Manuscript
    2. B Extempore
    3. C Dialogue
    4. D Monologue
    💡 Explanation:

    An extempore speech is delivered without prior preparation.

  17. Q17 medium

    Incapable of being corrected is called

    1. A Incorrigible
    2. B Irregular
    3. C Illegible
    4. D Incredible
    💡 Explanation:

    Incorrigible means not able to be corrected or reformed.

  18. Q18 medium

    A person appointed to settle a dispute is called

    1. A Arbitrator
    2. B Plaintiff
    3. C Witness
    4. D Clerk
    💡 Explanation:

    An arbitrator is appointed to hear both sides and settle a dispute.

  19. Q19 medium

    A person who draws maps is called

    1. A Calligrapher
    2. B Photographer
    3. C Cartographer
    4. D Geologist
    💡 Explanation:

    A cartographer makes or draws maps.

  20. Q20 hard

    A person who collects coins is called

    1. A Philatelist
    2. B Numismatist
    3. C Archivist
    4. D Curator
    💡 Explanation:

    A numismatist studies or collects coins and currency.

  21. Q21 easy

    One who writes plays is called

    1. A Poet
    2. B Novelist
    3. C Playwright
    4. D Editor
    💡 Explanation:

    A playwright is a person who writes plays.

  22. Q22 medium

    One who can use both hands equally well is called

    1. A Bilingual
    2. B Ambiguous
    3. C Ambidextrous
    4. D Versatile
    💡 Explanation:

    Ambidextrous means able to use both hands with equal skill.

  23. Q23 easy

    A life history written by oneself is called

    1. A Biography
    2. B Autobiography
    3. C Memoir by another
    4. D Diary entry
    💡 Explanation:

    An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person.

  24. Q24 easy

    A life history written by another person is called

    1. A Biography
    2. B Autobiography
    3. C Chronology
    4. D Diary
    💡 Explanation:

    A biography is a person’s life story written by someone else.

  25. Q25 medium

    A person who speaks many languages is called

    1. A Linguist only
    2. B Translator only
    3. C Polyglot
    4. D Orator
    💡 Explanation:

    A polyglot is a person who knows or speaks several languages.

  26. Q26 hard

    The study of coins is called

    1. A Philately
    2. B Epigraphy
    3. C Numismatics
    4. D Archaeology
    💡 Explanation:

    Numismatics is the study or collection of coins and currency.

  27. Q27 hard

    The study of earthquakes is called

    1. A Ecology
    2. B Meteorology
    3. C Geology
    4. D Seismology
    💡 Explanation:

    Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and seismic waves.

  28. Q28 hard

    The study of birds is called

    1. A Entomology
    2. B Herpetology
    3. C Zoology
    4. D Ornithology
    💡 Explanation:

    Ornithology is the branch of zoology concerned with birds.

  29. Q29 easy

    A word opposite in meaning to another is called

    1. A Antonym
    2. B Synonym
    3. C Homonym
    4. D Acronym
    💡 Explanation:

    An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning of another word.

  30. Q30 easy

    A word similar in meaning to another is called

    1. A Antonym
    2. B Homophone
    3. C Acronym
    4. D Synonym
    💡 Explanation:

    A synonym is a word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another.

  31. Q31 hard

    Fear of closed places is called

    1. A Acrophobia
    2. B Hydrophobia
    3. C Agoraphobia
    4. D Claustrophobia
    💡 Explanation:

    Claustrophobia is an irrational fear of confined or closed spaces.

  32. Q32 medium

    Fear of heights is called

    1. A Claustrophobia
    2. B Acrophobia
    3. C Hydrophobia
    4. D Xenophobia
    💡 Explanation:

    Acrophobia is fear of heights.

  33. Q33 easy

    A place where dead bodies are buried is called

    1. A Aviary
    2. B Granary
    3. C Dormitory
    4. D Cemetery
    💡 Explanation:

    A cemetery is a burial ground for dead bodies.

  34. Q34 easy

    One who does not eat meat is called

    1. A Cannibal
    2. B Vegetarian
    3. C Omnivore
    4. D Glutton
    💡 Explanation:

    A vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat.

  35. Q35 medium

    One who eats human flesh is called

    1. A Vegetarian
    2. B Cannibal
    3. C Herbivore
    4. D Ascetic
    💡 Explanation:

    A cannibal is a person who eats the flesh of human beings.

  36. Q36 medium

    One who comes to settle in another country is called

    1. A Refugee
    2. B Tourist
    3. C Emigrant
    4. D Immigrant
    💡 Explanation:

    An immigrant enters and settles in a country other than the country of origin.

  37. Q37 medium

    One who leaves his own country to settle elsewhere is called

    1. A Immigrant
    2. B Citizen
    3. C Resident
    4. D Emigrant
    💡 Explanation:

    An emigrant leaves one country to live in another.

  38. Q38 easy

    Unable to die is called

    1. A Mortal
    2. B Immortal
    3. C Fatal
    4. D Temporary
    💡 Explanation:

    Immortal means not subject to death.

  39. Q39 easy

    That which cannot be seen is called

    1. A Audible
    2. B Visible
    3. C Legible
    4. D Invisible
    💡 Explanation:

    Invisible means not able to be seen.

  40. Q40 easy

    That which cannot be heard is called

    1. A Visible
    2. B Legible
    3. C Inaudible
    4. D Credible
    💡 Explanation:

    Inaudible means not able to be heard.

  41. Q41 medium

    That which cannot be avoided is called

    1. A Optional
    2. B Avoidable
    3. C Doubtful
    4. D Inevitable
    💡 Explanation:

    Inevitable means certain to happen and impossible to avoid.

  42. Q42 easy

    That which cannot be read is called

    1. A Readable
    2. B Audible
    3. C Illegible
    4. D Visible
    💡 Explanation:

    Illegible handwriting or text cannot be read.

  43. Q43 easy

    A person new to a job or activity is called

    1. A Veteran
    2. B Expert
    3. C Master
    4. D Novice
    💡 Explanation:

    A novice is a beginner or newcomer in a field.

  44. Q44 easy

    One who walks on foot is called

    1. A Pedestrian
    2. B Passenger
    3. C Driver
    4. D Pilot
    💡 Explanation:

    A pedestrian is a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle.

  45. Q45 easy

    A person who makes wooden furniture is called

    1. A Carpenter
    2. B Mason
    3. C Plumber
    4. D Smith
    💡 Explanation:

    A carpenter makes and repairs wooden objects and furniture.

  46. Q46 medium

    A doctor who treats children is called

    1. A Dermatologist
    2. B Cardiologist
    3. C Pediatrician
    4. D Dentist
    💡 Explanation:

    A pediatrician is a medical doctor specializing in children’s health.

  47. Q47 medium

    A doctor who treats skin diseases is called

    1. A Pediatrician
    2. B Dermatologist
    3. C Cardiologist
    4. D Neurologist
    💡 Explanation:

    A dermatologist specializes in skin diseases and conditions.

  48. Q48 easy

    A doctor who treats teeth is called

    1. A Surgeon
    2. B Optician
    3. C Physician
    4. D Dentist
    💡 Explanation:

    A dentist diagnoses and treats problems of the teeth and gums.

  49. Q49 hard

    The killing of a king is called

    1. A Patricide
    2. B Homicide
    3. C Regicide
    4. D Fratricide
    💡 Explanation:

    Regicide means the killing of a king or monarch.

  50. Q50 easy

    The killing of oneself is called

    1. A Homicide
    2. B Fratricide
    3. C Regicide
    4. D Suicide
    💡 Explanation:

    Suicide means intentionally killing oneself.