CBSE Class 3 English One Word Substitution Assignment

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. One who deserts his principles or party is called
(a) Apostle
(b) Proselyte
(c) Renegade
(d) Critic
Answer : C

Question. One who intervenes between two or more parties to settle differences is called
(a) Neutral
(b) Intermediary
(c) Judge
(d) Connoisseur
Answer : B

Question. The habit of always admiring oneself is
(a) Psychosis
(b) Neurosis
(c) Narcissism
(d) Paranoia
Answer : C

Question. To take back, withdraw or renounce is called
(a) Repent
(b) Retrace
(c) Refuse
(d) Recant
Answer : D

Question. A pen for small animals is called
(a) Hutch
(b) Lair
(c) Den
(d) Cage
Answer : A

Question. A woman having more than one husband at the same time.
(a) Polyandry
(b) Polygamy
(c) Polyphony
(d) Polygyny
Answer : A

Question. Feeding on food made both of plants and flesh is called
(a) Carnivorous
(b) Omnipotent
(c) Omnivorous
(d) Optimist
Answer : C

Question. One who destroys images or attacks popular beliefs is called
(a) Imagist
(b) Misanthropist
(c) Iconoclast
(d) Masochist
Answer : C

Question. Violation of something holy and sacred is
(a) Pollution
(b) Pilferage
(c) Sacrilege
(d) Pittance
Answer : C

Question. A place where nuns live and work is
(a) Church
(b) School
(c) Abode
(d) Convent
Answer : D

Directions for questions (666–670): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences.

Question. A government in which all religions are honoured is
(a) Communist
(b) Socialistic
(c) Secular
(d) Capitalist
Answer : C

Question. A place where government/public records are kept is called
(a) Archive
(b) Museum
(c) Shelf
(d) Cellar
Answer : A

Question. Living together of a man and woman without being married to each other is called
(a) Marriage
(b) Equipage
(c) Lineage
(d) Concubinage
Answer : D

Question. Too much official formality is called
(a) Bureaucracy
(b) Red Tapism
(c) Nepotism
(d) Formalism
Answer : B

Question. Dry weather with no rainfall is called
(a) Draught
(b) Draft
(c) Drought
(d) Desert
Answer : C

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. General view of a person’s character
(a) Biography
(b) Profile
(c) Introduction
(d) Sketch
Answer : B

Question. Wild and noisy disorder is called
(a) Agitation
(b) Revolution
(c) Pandemonium
(d) Stir
Answer : C

Question. The first public speech delivered by a person is called
(a) Maiden speech
(b) Inaugural speech
(c) Trial speech
(d) Marathon speech
Answer : A

Question. One who does not follow the usual rules of social life is called
(a) Bohemian
(b) Artisan
(c) Partisan
(d) Physician
Answer : A

Question. Placing a thing beside another is
(a) Impose
(b) Repose
(c) Juxtapose
(d) Expose
Answer : C

Question. Expert in the scientific study of birds is called
(a) Dermatologist
(b) Zoologist
(c) Ornithologist
(d) Astronaut
Answer : C

Question. Building in which dead bodies are kept for a time is
(a) Mortuary
(b) Monastery
(c) Sanatorium
(d) Crematorium
Answer : A

Question. One who believes that gaining pleasure is the most important thing in life is called
(a) Hedonist
(b) Pessimist
(c) Misanthrope
(d) Philistine
Answer : A

Question. One who breaks the established traditions and image is
(a) Fatalist
(b) Fanatic
(c) Iconoclast
(d) Philogynist
Answer : C

Question. Property handed down after the death of a person.
(a) Legacy
(b) Legend
(c) Patrimony
(d) Inheritance
Answer : D

In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. The worship of idols or images is called
(a) Atheism
(b) Theism
(c) Idolatry
(d) Iconoclasm
Answer : C

Question. Something that is poisonous or unhealthy is called
(a) Trivial
(b) Toxic
(c) Torpid
(d) Tragic
Answer : B

Question. A remedy for all diseases is called
(a) Amnesia
(b) Panacea
(c) Intelligentsia
(d) Parasol
Answer : B

Question. A hater of mankind is called
(a) Misanthrope
(b) Misogynist
(c) Philanthropist
(d) Misogamist
Answer : A

Question. Irresistible craving for alcoholic drinks is called
(a) Megalomania
(b) Dipsomania
(c) Kleptomania
(d) Pyromania
Answer : B

In the following questions, a group of words is given in each question. Below it are given four words which can be substituted for the given group of words.

Question. Concluding part of a literary work
(a) Epilogue
(b) Bibliography
(c) Soliloquy
(d) Episode
Answer : A

Question. One who is beyond reform is
(a) Optimistic
(b) Incorrigible
(c) Indefatigable
(d) Notorious
Answer : B

Question. The Science of diseases is
(a) Philology
(b) Pathology
(c) Psychology
(d) Virology
Answer : B

Question. One who secretly listens to the talk of others is
(a) Spy
(b) Detective
(c) Emissary
(d) Eavesdropper
Answer : D

Question. One who believes in no, government and therefore incites disorder in a State is
(a) Monarchist
(b) Anarchist
(c) Autocrat
(d) Naxalite
Answer : B

Question. A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one is
(a) Euphemism
(b) Truism
(c) Favouritism
(d) Altruism
Answer : A

Question. The murder of parent or a near relative is
(a) Patricide
(b) Parricide
(c) Matricide
(d) Homicide
Answer : A

Question. Animals who live in herds is
(a) Sociable
(b) Gregarious
(c) Carnivorous
(d) Social
Answer : B

Question. A broad road bordered with trees is
(a) Boudoir
(b) Boulevard
(c) Avenue
(d) Façade
Answer : B

Question. Violation of something holy or sacred is called
(a) Profanity
(b) Sedition
(c) Sacrilege
(d) Slander
Answer : C

In each of the following questions, out of four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.

Question. A sly look that is lustful
(a) Leer
(b) Lore
(c) Lark
(d) Littoral
Answer : A

Question. A jocular person who is full of amusing anecdotes is called
(a) Wile
(b) Yokel
(c) Wag
(d) Aeon
Answer : C

Question. Deep in thought is called as
(a) Meditation
(b) Pensive
(c) Pesky
(d) Purloin
Answer : B

Question. Without risk of punishment is called
(a) Impudent
(b) Impunity
(c) Inexorable
(d) Imperturbable
Answer : B

Question. Excessive preoccupation with one’s health is
(a) Hypochondria
(b) Malaise
(c) Disaffected
(d) Malinger
Answer : A

In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. Simple, fast spreading plant without flowers or leaves, which can often cause disease is
(a) Bacteria
(b) Amoeba
(c) Virus
(d) Fungus
Answer : D

Question. One who is greedy is called
(a) Voracious
(b) Avaricious
(c) Carnivorous
(d) Omnivorous
Answer : A

Question. An area of land that is controlled by a ruler
(a) Colony
(b) Dominion
(c) Country
(d) Municipality
Answer : B

Question. A place where Jews worship according to their religion is called
(a) Cathedral
(b) Synagogue
(c) Chapel
(d) Demagogue
Answer : B

Question. One who is indifferent to pleasure and pain is called
(a) Ascetic
(b) Esoteric
(c) Stoic
(d) Sceptical
Answer : C

Question. The study of religion and religious ideas and beliefs is
(a) Theocracy
(b) Theosophy
(c) Theology
(d) Theism
Answer : C

Question. Dissection of a dead body to find the cause of death is
(a) Biopsy
(b) Investigation
(c) Surgery
(d) Autopsy
Answer : D

Question. A person without training or experience in a skill or subject is called
(a) Chaplain
(b) Mason
(c) Artisan
(d) Novice
Answer : D

Question. One who stays away from school with permission is
(a) Pedant
(b) Supplicant
(c) Mendicant
(d) Truant
Answer : D

Question. The act of killing a whole group of people, especially a whole race is called
(a) Patricide
(b) Parricide
(c) Matricide
(d) Genocide
Answer : D

In the following questions out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. One who collects coins is
(a) Archaeologist
(b) Numismatist
(9) Philatelist
(d) Connoisseur
Answer : B

Question. A system of Government in which only one political party is allowed to function is
(a) Oligarchy
(b) Dictatorship
(c) Totalitarianism
(d) Theocracy
Answer : C

Question. Customs and habits of a particular group
(a) Mores
(b) Traditions
(c) Rites
(d) Rituals
Answer : A

Question. A body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give their verdict in trials is
(a) Association
(b) Council
(c) Bar
(d) Jury
Answer : D

Question. Indifference to pleasure or pain is
(a) Perseverance
(b) Tolerance
(c) Stoicism
(d) Reticence
Answer : C