CBSE Class 10 English One Word Substitution MCQs

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

Question. To be dogmatic in one’s opinions is called
(a) Plaintive
(b) Opinionated
(c) Undoubtable
(d) Secular
Answer : B

Question. The intense and unreasoned fear or dislike is called
(a) Horror
(b) Phobia
(c) Fright
(d) Scare
Answer : B

Question. Excessively enthusiastic and unreasonably excited about something.
(a) Spirited
(b) Interested
(c) Fanatical
(d) Despotic
Answer : C

Question. An agreement between two countries or groups to stop fighting.
(a) Compromise
(b) Ceasefire
(c) Outpost
(d) Protocol
Answer : B

Question. Full of criticism and mockery.
(a) Discrimination
(b) Ridicule
(c) Satire
(d) Contempt
Answer : C

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

Question. A small room in a big house, hotel, ship, etc., where glasses, dishes, spoons, food, etc., are kept is called
(a) Portico
(b) Pantry
(c) Mezzanine
(d) Kitchen
Answer : B

Question. A foreigner who settles in a country is called
(a) Immigrant
(b) Emigrant
(c) Alien
(d) Visitor
Answer : A

Question. Doing something according to one’s own free will is called
(a) Wilfully
(b) Obligingly
(c) Voluntarily
(d) Compulsorily
Answer : C

Question. Place that provides refuge
(a) Shelter
(b) House
(c) Country
(d) Asylum
Answer : D

Question. A person who gambles or bets
(a) Punter
(b) Backer
(c) Customer
(d) Client
Answer : A

Question. Art of writing for newspapers and magazines is called
(a) Literature
(b) Journalism
(c) Biography
(d) Artistry
Answer : B

Question. An abandoned child of unknown parents who is found by somebody is called
(a) Foundling
(b) Sibling
(c) Urchin
(d) Orphan
Answer : A

Question. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river bank is called
(a) Swamps
(b) Marshes
(c) Hinterland
(d) Isthmuses
Answer : C

Question. A written statement about someone’s character, usually provided by an employer.
(a) Testimonial
(b) Memorandum
(c) Certificate
(d) Licence
Answer : A

Question. One who does not make mistakes is called
(a) Pessimist
(b) Optimist
(c) Infallible
(d) Hypocrite
Answer : C

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

Question. A disease which is spread by direct contact is
(a) Contagious
(b) Infectious
(c) Epidemic
(d) Endemic
Answer : A

Question. The study of ancient civilizations is called
(a) History
(b) Anthropology
(c) Ethnology
(d) Archaeology
Answer : D

Question. An animal story with a moral is called
(a) Fable
(b) Tale
(c) Anecdote
(d) Parable
Answer : A

Question. A thing likely to be easily broken is called
(a) Vulnerable
(b) Flexible
(c) Brittle
(d) Delicate
Answer : C

Question. A body of singers is called
(a) Coir
(b) Quorum
(c) Quire
(d) Choir
Answer : D

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

Question. A person who loves wealth and spends as little money as possible is called
(a) Curmudgeon
(b) Money grabber
(c) Scrimp
(d) Miser
Answer : D

Question. The state of anxiety or dismay causing mental confusion is called
(a) Constriction
(b) Consternation
(c) Concentration
(d) Contraction
Answer : B

Question. A person who is fluent is called
(a) Versatile
(b) Expert
(c) Bilingual
(d) Knowledge
Answer : C

Question. One who eats human flesh is called
(a) Man-eater
(b) Cannibal
(c) Beast
(d) Savage
Answer : B

Question. The quality of being polite and demanding is called
(a) Assertive
(b) Bossy
(c) Aggressive
(d) Lordly
Answer : A

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

Question. Murder of a man is called
(a) Regicide
(b) Fratricide
(c) Homicide
(d) Genocide
Answer : C

Question. Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something is called
(a) Coercion
(b) Conviction
(c) Confession
(d) Cajolement
Answer : A

Question. Animal that feeds on plants is called
(a) Carnivorous
(b) Herbivorous
(c) Insectivorous
(d) Graminivorous
Answer : B

Question. A number of stars grouped together is called
(a) Orbit
(b) Constellation
(c) Solar system
(d) Comet
Answer : B

Question. Lasting only for a very short while
(a) Transparent
(b) Temporal
(c) Temporary
(d) Temperate
Answer : C

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

Question. To give one’s authority to another
(a) Assign
(b) Delegate
(c) Represent
(d) Designate
Answer : B

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 absence of law and order is called
(a) Rebellion
(b) Mutiny
(c) Revolt
(d) Anarchy
Answer : D

Question. A voice that cannot be heard is called
(a) Unheard
(b) Faint
(c) Audible
(d) Inaudible
Answer : D

Question. High sea waves caused by underwater earthquake is called
(a) ‘Tsunami
(b) Tornado
(c) Hurricane
(d) Cyclone
Answer : A

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

Question. The place where wine is made is
(a) Bakery
(b) Cloakroom
(c) Tannery
(d) Brewery
Answer : A

Question. A paper written by hand is called
(a) Handicraft
(b) Handiwork
(c) Manuscript
(d) Thesis
Answer : C

Question. The art of preserving skin of animals, birds and fish is called
(a) Taxonomy
(b) Taxidermy
(c) Topology
(d) Seismology
Answer : B

Question. Which of the following is related to moon?
(a) Solar
(b) Moony
(c) Lunar
(d) Honeymoon
Answer : C

Question. The plants and vegetation of a region is called
(a) Flora
(b) Fauna
(c) Landscape
(d) Environment
Answer : A

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

Question. The code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence is called
(a) Statesmanship
(b) Diplomacy
(c) Hierarchy
(d) Protocol
Answer : D

Question. To renounce a high position of authority or control is called
(a) Abduct
(b) Abandon
(c) Abort
(d) Abdicate
Answer : D

Question. Not to be moved by entreaty
(a) Rigorous
(b) Negligent
(c) Inexorable
(d) Despotic
Answer : D

Question. An object or portion serving as a sample is called
(a) Specification
(b) Spectre
(c) Spectacle
(d) Specimen
Answer : D

Question. The practice of submitting a proposal to popular vote is called
(a) Election
(b) Reference
(c) Popularity
(d) Referendum
Answer : D

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

Question. A remedy for all diseases is called
(a) Narcotic
(b) Antiseptic
(c) Tonic
(d) Panacea
Answer : D

Question. The killing of whole group of people is called
(a) Genocide
(b) Germicide
(c) Patricide
(d) Suicide
Answer : A

Question. The plants and vegetation of a region is called
(a) Fauna
(b) Flora
(c) Landscape
(d) Environment
Answer : B

Question. That which is without opposition
(a) Unaware
(b) Verdict
(c) Unanimous
(d) Spontaneous
Answer : C

Question. Strong dislike between two persons is called
(a) Aversion
(b) Antipathy
(c) Apathy
(d) Despair
Answer : B

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

Question. To secretly store more than what is allowed is called
(a) Hoard
(b) Store
(c) Hide
(d) Aboard
Answer : A

Question. Very dramatic
(a) Histrionic
(b) Hippocratic
(c) Hirsute
(d) Hoary
Answer : A

Question. A figure of speech by which a thing is spoken of as being that which it only resembles.
(a) Metaphor
(b) Simile
(c) Personification
(d) Alliteration
Answer : B

Question. The process by which a person or an organization reduces the, amount of money it spends is
(a) Budgeting
(b) Retrenchment
(c) Saving
(d) Closure
Answer : A

Question. An established principle of practical wisdom is called
(a) Marxism
(b) Maxim
(c) Neologism
(d) Platonism
Answer : B

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

Question. A general pardon of offenders is called
(a) Parley
(b) Amnesty
(c) Parole
(d) Acquittal
Answer : B

Question. One who practises one of the fine arts is called
(a) Painter
(b) Artist
(c) Designer
(d) Architect
Answer : B

Question. The scale used for measuring the strength of an earthquake is called
(a) Celsius
(b) Newtons
(c) Richter
(d) Linear
Answer : C

Question. Something that kept as a reminder of an event is called
(a) Trophy
(b) Souvenir
(c) Prize
(d) Antique
Answer : B

Question. Found all over the world
(a) International
(b) Universal
(c) Regional
(d) Provincial
Answer : B