CBSE Class 5 English One Word Substitution MCQs

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

Question. Completing a period of hundred years is called
(a) Centennial
(b) Centurion
(c) Century
(d) Centenarian
Answer : A

Question. Animals that can live on land and water is called
(a) Terrestrial
(b) Aquatic
(c) Amphibians
(d) Parasitic
Answer : C

Question. The art of making maps and charts is called
(a) Calligraphy
(b) Palaeography
(c) Metallurgy
(d) Cartography
Answer : D

Question. A game in which no one wins is called
(a) Draw
(b) Obsolete
(c) Legal
(d) illegal
Answer : A

Question. Shaking movement of the ground is called
(a) Tremor
(b) Shiver
(c) Vibrate
(d) Oscillate
Answer : A

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

Question. An extract from a book of writing
(a) Excerpt
(b) Review
(c) Footnote
(d) Preface
Answer : A

Question. One living on vegetables is called
(a) Vegetarian
(b) Herbivore
(c) Carnivore
(d) Barbarian
Answer : A

Question. A person who supports or speaks in favour of something is called
(a) Advocate
(b) Assistance
(c) Adviser
(d) Volunteer
Answer : A

Question. The firing of many guns at the same time to mark an occasion is called
(a) Fusillade
(b) Salvo
(c) Attack
(d) Volley
Answer : A

Question. A word that reads the same backwards as forwards is called
(a) Acrostic
(b) Homophone
(c) Acronym
(d) Palindrome
Answer : D

Question. A person who is self-centred is called
(a) Egoist
(b) Masochist
(c) Narcissist
(d) Eccentric
Answer : A

Question. A principle or standard by which anything is or can be judged is called
(a) Manifesto
(b) Copyright
(c) Epitome
(d) Criterion
Answer : D

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

Question. A speech made without preparation is called
(a) Impromptu
(b) Unscripted
(c) Ad lib
(d) Extempore
Answer : D

Question. The loss of memory is called
(a) Amnesty
(b) Amnesia
(c) Dementia
(d) Myopia
Answer : B

Question. A writing or a speech in praise of someone is called
(a) Tribute
(b) Eulogy
(c) Accolade
(d) Oration
Answer : B

Question. The art of beautiful handwriting is called
(a) Genealogy
(b) Calligraphy
(c) Cartography
(d) Philology
Answer : B

Question. A person who repairs broken window glasses is known as
(a) Welder
(b) Sculptor
(c) Glazier
(d) Patisserie
Answer : C

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

Question. The practice of having many wives is called
(a) Bigamy
(b) Calligraphy
(c) Polygamy
(d) Polyandry
Answer : C

Question. The act of taking great pleasure is called
(a) Revel
(b) Satisfied
(c) Uphold
(d) Overhaul
Answer : A

Question. A strong dislike is called
(a) Reciprocity
(b) Entreaty
(c) Animosity
(d) Malice
Answer : C

Question. A frog lives both on land as well as in water is called
(a) Animate
(b) Amphibian
(c) Aquatic
(d) Ambidextrous
Answer : B

Question. The Mahabharata is a long poem based on a noble theme.
(a) Summary
(b) Story
(c) Narration
(d) Epic
Answer : D

Question. A person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks is called
(a) Teetotaller
(b) Derelict
(c) Subjunctive
(d) Incriminatory
Answer : A

Question. Person who files a suit.
(a) charger
(b) suitor
(c) plaintiff
(d) accuser
Answer : C

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

Question. A decorative ring of flowers and leaves is called
(a) Wreathe
(b) Wreath
(c) Wreeth
(d) Wrath
Answer : B

Question. A man of evil reputation is called
(a) Notorious
(b) Gracious
(c) Laborious
(d) Mischievous
Answer : A

Question. An inscription on a tomb is called
(a) Epitaph
(b) Dirge
(c) Pyre
(d) Cenotaph
Answer : A

Question. A public institution for the care and protection of children without parents.
(a) Conservatory
(b) Orphanage
(c) Academy
(d) Asylum
Answer : B

Question. A heavy continuous fall of rain is called
(a) Drizzle
(b) Blizzard
(c) Downpour
(d) Avalanche
Answer : C

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

Question. A state where no law and order exists is called
(a) Monarchy
(b) Mobocracy
(c) Anarchy
(d) Democracy
Answer : C

Question. He is my partner in crime.
(a) Friend
(b) Accomplice
(c) Neighbour
(d) Companion
Answer : B

Question. Her speech could not be heard by those sitting in the last few rows.
(a) Imperceptible
(b) Indelible
(c) Inaudible
(d) Ineffable
Answer : C

Question. A short trip or excursion is called
(a) Rambler
(b) Jaunt
(c) Detour
(d) Stroller
Answer : B

Question. The motive or incitement to action is called
(a) Remark
(b) Contract
(c) Proposition
(d) Incentive
Answer : D

Question. The science or practice of map drawing is called
(a) Chirography
(b) Xerography
(c) Cartography
(d) Pictography
Answer : C

Question. A speaker’s platform
(a) Stage
(b) Stand
(c) Pulpit
(d) Podium
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 offers his service of his own freewill is called
(a) Worker
(b) Slave
(c) Volunteer
(d) Servant
Answer : C

Question. One who always doubts is called
(a) Sceptic
(b) Deist
(c) Rationalist
(d) Positivist
Answer : A

Question. A collection of slaves is called
(a) Calle
(b) Crew
(c) Company
(d) Cortege
Answer : A

Question. A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army is called
(a) Mercenary
(b) Liquidator
(c) Venal
(d) Hireling
Answer : A

Question. Not likely to be easily pleased
(a) Fastidious
(b) Infallible
(c) Fatalist
(d) Communist
Answer : A

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

Question. Passing out of use
(a) Adolescent
(b) Reticent
(c) Translucent
(d) Obsolescent
Answer : D

Question. A drink usually made from a mixture of one or more alcoholic drinks.
(a) Cocktail
(b) Mocktail
(c) Liquor
(d) Bisque
Answer : A

Question. Affecting or relating to cows
(a) Feline
(b) Bovine
(c) Ovine
(d) Vulpine
Answer : B

Question. Something that might happen in the future
(a) Contingency
(b) Insurance
(c) Emergency
(d) Prophecy
Answer : A

Question. A special fondness or liking for
(a) Propensity
(b) Inclination
(c) Penchant
(d) Preoccupation
Answer : C

Question. Relating to kinship with the father
(a) Patrilineal
(b) Fratrilineal
(c) Matrilineal
(d) Familial
Answer : A

Question. A part of a word that can be pronounced separately is called
(a) Particle
(b) Sibilant
(c) Syllable
(d) Letter
Answer : C

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

Question. Liable to be easily broken.
(a) Translucent
(b) Brittle
(c) Unhealthy
(d) Opaque
Answer : B

Question. A room or building, for the preservation of plants is called
(a) Plantation
(b) Farmyard
(c) Greenhouse
(d) Plantain
Answer : C

Question. A large number of fish swimming together is called
(a) Troupe
(b) Swarm
(c) Litter
(d) Shoal
Answer : D

Question. A list of things to be discussed at a meeting is called
(a) Minutes
(b) Issues
(c) Agenda
(d) Data
Answer : C

Question. A figure with many angles or sides is called
(a) Hexagon
(b) Octagon
(c) Polygon
(d) Pentagon
Answer : C

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 works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn the particular skills needed in their job.
(a) Labourer
(b) Worker
(c) Employee
(d) Apprentice
Answer : D

Question. A word or practice that has gone out of use is called
(a) Obsolete
(b) Absolute
(c) Out-dated
(d) Old-fashioned
Answer : A

Question. Favouritism granted in politics or business to relatives is called
(a) Monotheism
(b) Nepotism
(c) Hedonism
(d) Red-tapism
Answer : B

Question. A person who collects coins is called
(a) Ornithologist
(b) Numismatist
(c) Philatelist
(d) Coin collector
Answer : B

Question. A supplement to a will is called
(a) Furlough
(b) Adjunct
(c) Effusion
(d) Codicil
Answer : D

Question. Estimation of a thing’s worth is called
(a) Pay
(b) Goodness
(c) Appraisal
(d) Beliefs
Answer : C

Question. To free completely from blame is called
(a) Let go
(b) Clear
(c) Exonerate
(d) Release
Answer : C