CBSE Class 3 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. Walking in sleep is called
(a) Somnambulism
(b) Insomnia
(c) Somnolence
(d) Sleepyhead
Answer : A

Question. Artistic, musical or dramatic interpretation is called
(a) Rendition
(b) Report
(c) Imitation
(d) Reparation
Answer : A

Question. That which cannot be avoided is called
(a) Infallible
(b) Inestimable
(c) Indifferent
(d) Inevitable
Answer : D

Question. A person who leaves his own country in order to go and live in another.
(a) Emigrant
(b) Refugee
(c) Immigrant
(d) Expatriate
Answer : A

Question. Showing a dislike of anything improper is called
(a) Strict
(b) Crude
(c) Prim
(d) Rude
Answer : A

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

Question. A thing fit to be eaten
(a) Eligible
(b) Audible
(c) Delectable
(d) Edible
Answer : D

Question. A land fit for growing crops is called
(a) Sprout
(b) Arable
(c) Sterilized
(d) Venerable
Answer : B

Question. Feint
(a) Pretended effect
(b) Pretended attack
(c) Pretended effort
(d) Pretended support
Answer : B

Question. A person who is long experienced or practiced in an activity/capacity is called
(a) Veteran
(b) Versatile
(c) Vulnerable
(d) Venerable
Answer : A

Question. An excessive fear of confined spaces is called
(a) Hydrophobia
(b) Bathophobia
(c) Cynophobia
(d) Claustrophobia
Answer : D

Question. A remedy for all diseases is called
(a) analgesia
(b) panacea
(c) eternal
(d) mortal
Answer : B

Question. The study of the skin and its diseases is called
(a) Dactylogy
(b) Dermatology
(c) Dendrology
(d) Axiology
Answer : B

Question. A person who looks at the bright side of things is called
(a) Cynic
(b) Pessimist
(c) Optimist
(d) Sycophant
Answer : C

Question. A record of historical events
(a) Documentary
(b) Anecdotes
(c) Archives
(d) Annals
Answer : C

Question. One who knows many languages is called
(a) Polyphony
(b) Polyglot
(c) Polyan
(d) Polygamy
Answer : B

Question. The area of medicine that beats illnesses of bones is called
(a) Ornithology
(b) Paediatrics
(c) Orthodontics
(d) Orthopaedics
Answer : D

Question. A reserve for animals, birds, etc., in their natural habitat is called
(a) Sanctuary
(b) Century
(c) Forest
(d) Woods
Answer : A

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

Question. A planned route or journey is called
(a) Iterate
(b) Itinerary
(c) Itinerant
(d) Isolate
Answer : B

Question. A man who helps a stranger or a person in difficulties is
(a) A samaritan
(b) A mercenary
(c) A stoic
(d) An altruist
Answer : A

Question. The speech of great importance and gravity is called
(a) Maiden
(b) Momentous
(c) Monumental
(d) Momentary
Answer : B

Question. Continuing for a long period of time without interruption is called
(a) Continuum
(b) Recurring
(c) Perpetual
(d) Frequenting
Answer : C

Question. The one who has a special ability in story telling is called
(a) A compositor
(b) A raconteur
(c) A vocalist
(d) A narrator
Answer : B

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

Question. One who does not believe in the existence of God is called
(a) Atheist
(b) Theist
(c) Mystic
(d) Cynic
Answer : A

Question. To free someone from all blames is called
(a) Consolidate
(b) Fling
(c) Forbid
(d) Exonerate
Answer : D

Question. That which cannot be effaced is called
(a) Illegible
(b) Indelible
(c) Invincible
(d) Affable
Answer : B

Question. A person who deliberately sets fire to a building is
(a) Arsonist
(b) Extortionist
(c) Hijacker
(d) Assassin
Answer : A

Question. One who makes an official examination of accounts is called
(a) Auditor
(b) Registrar
(3) Creditor
(4) Chartered Accountant
Answer : A

Question. Conferred as an honour
(a) Honorary
(b) Honourable
(c) Honorarium
(d) Honorific
Answer : A

Question. The burial of a corpse is called
(a) Internment
(b) Interment
(c) Interrogate
(d) Interpose
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 fourteen line poem is called
(a) Sonnet
(b) Lyric
(c) Ballad
(d) Ode
Answer : A

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

Question. Constant effort to achieve something is called
(a) Attempt
(b) Enthusiasm
(c) Vigour
(d) Perseverance
Answer : D

Question. Wildly unreasonable, illogical or ridiculous is called
(a) Abject
(b) Adept
(c) Arid
(d) Absurd
Answer : D

Question. A vivacious and lively experience is said to be
(a) Scintillating
(b) Soothing
(c) Scenic
(d) Synthetic
Answer : A

Question. To try to settle a dispute between two other parties is called
(a) Medicate
(b) Mediate
(c) Meddle
(d) Meditate
Answer : B

Question. To secure a boat by attaching it to an anchor is called
(a) Moor
(b) Moot
(c) Morose
(d) Moose
Answer : A

Question. To free a person by a verdict of ‘not guilty’ is called
(a) Acquaint
(b) Acquit
(c) Acquiesce
(d) Acquire
Answer : B

Question. One who hates mankind is called
(a) Philanthropist
(b) Misogynist
(c) Humanitarian
(d) Misanthrope
Answer : D

Question. lmposed a restriction on
(a) Constipated
(b) Conserved
(c) Constrained
(d) Construed
Answer : C

Question. The unwelcome aspect of a situation is called
(a) Flippant
(b) Flip-side
(c) Flip-flop
(d) Flint lock
Answer : B

Question. Feeling annoyed at the sight of unfair treatment is called
(a) Indifferent
(b) Indisposed
(c) Indignant
(d) Indigent
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 die without making a will is called
(a) Inure
(b) Inane
(c) Intestate
(d) Indigent
Answer : C

Question. One who is concerned with the welfare of others is called
(a) Ascetic
(b) Hedonist
(c) Egoist
(d) Altruist
Answer : D

Question. That which cannot be avoided is called
(a) Inevitable
(b) Unrestrained
(c) Unvarying
(d) Integral
Answer : A

Question. A person who agrees to work for somebody in order to learn a skill.
(a) Lackey
(b) Pupil
(c) Apprentice
(d) Assistant
Answer : C

Question. The opinion which is contrary to accepted doctrines is called
(a) Controversy
(b) Advocacy
(c) Heresy
(d) Convention
Answer : C

Question. Make pale by excluding light.
(a) Foliate
(b) Percolate
(c) Procreate
(d) Etiolate
Answer : D

Question. Someone who is designated to hear both sides of a dispute and make a judgement.
(a) Counsellor
(b) Arbitrator
(c) Magistrate
(d) Manager
Answer : B

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

Question. The medical study of skin and its diseases is called
(a) Orthopaedics
(b) Dermatology
(c) Endocrinology
(d) Gynaecology
Answer : B

Question. A process involving too much official formality is called
(a) Nepotism
(b) Diplomacy
(c) Bureaucracy
(d) Red-tapism
Answer : D

Question. A person who enters without any invitation is called
(a) Vandal
(b) Burglar
(c) Intruder
(d) Thief
Answer : C

Question. A thing which is not suitable for eating is called
(a) Spicy
(b) Tasteless
(c) Uneatable
(d) Inedible
Answer : D

Question. A recurrent compulsive urge to steal.
(a) Kleptomania
(b) Pneumonia
(c) Insomnia
(d) Nymphomania
Answer : A

Question. The act of injuring another’s reputation by any slanderous communication is called
(a) Defamation
(b) Orchestration
(c) Aberration
(d) Misrepresentation
Answer : A

Question. A story in which animals or objects speak and give wholesome moral lesson is called
(a) Legend
(b) Fable
(c) Parable
(d) Allegory
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 study of ancient things is called
(a) Physiology
(b) Archaeology
(c) Ethnology
(d) Zoology
Answer : B

Question. A person who deserves all praise is called
(a) Detestable
(b) Lovable
(c) Despicable
(d) Laudable
Answer : D

Question. One who is skilful is called
(a) Disciplined
(b) Diligent
(c) Different
(d) Dexterous
Answer : D

Question. One who runs away from justice or the law is called
(a) Smuggler
(b) Criminal
(c) Fugitive
(d) Thief
Answer : C

Question. Of one’s own free will.
(a) Mandatory
(b) Obligatory
(c) Voluntary
(d) Compulsory
Answer : C

Question. One who is too careless to plan for the future is called
(a) Imprudent
(b) Impractical
(c) Impotent
(d) Improvident
Answer : D

Question. One who has a long experience is called
(a) Novice
(b) Expert
(c) Veteran
(d) Practitioner
Answer : C