CBSE Class 6 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. The study of caves is called
(a) Speleology
(b) Seismology
(c) Topology
(d) Numismatics
Answer : A

Question. Government by the few is called
(a) Oligarchy
(b) Autocracy
(c) Monarchy
(d) Anarchy
Answer : A

Question. Materials that change naturally by the action of bacteria is called
(a) Inflammable
(b) Perishable
(c) Biological
(d) Biodegradable
Answer : D

Question. Having a stale smell or taste is called
(a) Rancid
(b) Insipid
(c) Savoury
(d) Tepid
Answer : A

Question. A wooden object used for connecting animals that are pulling a vehicle is called
(a) Rein
(b) Leash
(c) Whip
(d) Yoke
Answer : D

Question. A man who knows a lot about things like food, music and art is called
(a) Priest
(b) Optimist
(c) Hostage
(d) Connoisseur
Answer : D

Question. A doctor who specializes in diseases of the nose is called
(a) Rhinologist
(b) Otologist
(c) Pathologist
(d) Podiatrist
Answer : A

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

Question. A person who drives our motor cars is known as
(a) Driver
(b) Chauffeur
(c) Conductor
(d) Lift operator
Answer : B

Question. The headmaster brought back to mind the outstanding achievements of the school.
(a) Remembered
(b) Reminded
(c) Reminisced
(d) Recalled
Answer : C

Question. Lack of feeling is
(a) Empathy
(b) Apathy
(c) Sympathy
(d) Pity
Answer : B

Question. Accidental good fortune is called
(a) Serendipity
(b) Good luck
(c) Chance
(d) Fluke
Answer : D

Question. Short speech or poem given at the end of a play or a book is called
(a) Epilogue
(b) Epigram
(c) Epitaph
(d) Epicure
Answer : A

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

Question. The widespread scarcity of food iscalled
(a) Hunger
(b) Drought
(c) Poverty
(d) Famine
Answer : D

Question. The inflammation of gums is called
(a) Gangrene
(b) Gingivitis
(c) Conjunctivitis
(d) Orchitis
Answer : B

Question. A book written by an unknown author is called
(a) Anonymous
(b) Acrimonious
(c) Audacious
(d) Assiduous
Answer : A

Question. An event that causes great harm to dams is called
(a) Problem
(b) Disaster
(c) Pain
(d) Relief
Answer : B

Question. The thing which is beyond correction is called
(a) Inveterate
(b) Glib
(c) Incorrigible
(d) Incongruous
Answer : C

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

Question. Animals which suckle their young is called
(a) Herbivores
(b) Mammals
(c) Carnivores
(d) Omnivores
Answer : B

Question. A drug or other substance that induces sleep is called
(a) Reviver
(b) Stimulant
(c) Energetic
(d) Sedative
Answer : D

Question. A speech delivered without any preparation is called
(a) Temporary
(b) Exemplary
(c) Extempore
(d) Contemporary
Answer : C

Question. Animals that eat flesh is called
(a) Herbivorous
(b) Carnivorous
(c) Omnivorous
(d) Insectivorous
Answer : B

Question. A fictitious name especially one assumed by an author is called
(a) Nick name
(b) Pseudonym
(c) Sobriquet
(d) Pet name
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 remove an objectionable part from a book.
(a) Exterminate
(b) Expurgate
(c) Extirpate
(d) Destroy
Answer : B

Question. Pertaining to sheep
(a) Canine
(b) Bovine
(c) Ovine
(d) Feline
Answer : C

Question. Hole excavated by an animal as dwelling
(a) Borrow
(b) Burrow
(c) Bore
(d) Pierce
Answer : B

Question. A person believing in free will is called
(a) Guardian
(b) Tyrant
(c) Humanitarian
(d) Libertarian
Answer : D

Question. Small pieces of metal that fly out from an exploding bomb is called
(a) Shrapnel
(b) Splinters
(c) Filings
(d) Bullets
Answer : A

Question. All the arts, beliefs and social institutions, etc., that are characteristics of a race is called
(a) Culture
(b) Civilization
(c) Infrastructure
(d) Ritual
Answer : A

Question. The act of speaking about one’s thoughts when one is alone.
(a) Silence
(b) Monologue
(c) Dialogue
(d) Soliloquy
Answer : D

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

Question. A woman whose husband is dead is called
(a) Divorcee
(b) Fiancée
(c) Widower
(d) Widow
Answer : D

Question. One who eats no animal flesh is called
(a) Cannibal
(b) Pilgrim
(c) Vegetarian
(d) Pedestrian
Answer : B

Question. One who deals in flowers is called
(a) A drouer
(b) A brazier
(c) A florist
(d) A fruiterer
Answer : C

Question. The house or shelter of a gipsy is called
(a) Wigwam
(b) Chalet
(c) Caravan
(d) Igloo
Answer : C

Question. A person who leaves one country to settle in another is called
(a) Emigrant
(b) Traveller
(c) Tourist
(d) Globetrotter
Answer : A

Question. A partner in a crime is called
(a) Friend
(b) Comrade
(c) Accomplice
(d) Companion
Answer : C

Question. Relating to the countries of the west.
(a) Oriental
(b) Hellenistic
(c) Occidental
(d) Platonic
Answer : C

Question. A person who always runs after women is called
(a) Philanthropist
(b) Don Juan Casanova
(c) Philanderer
(d) Philatelist
Answer : C

Question. A person employed to drive a private or hired car is called
(a) Chauffeur
(b) Autoist
(c) Cabbie
(d) Automobilist
Answer : A

Question. Sentimental longing for a period in the past is called
(a) Recollection
(b) Nostalgia
(c) Reminiscence
(d) Wistfulness
Answer : B

Question. A medicine that softens the bowels is called
(a) Antacid
(b) Laxative
(c) Remedy
(d) Herb
Answer : B

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

Question. The secretary’s proposal was adopted with the full agreement of all the members.
(a) Ambitiously
(b) Unanimously
(c) Equivocally
(d) Vehemently
Answer : B

Question. That which makes it difficult to recognize the presence or real nature of something is called
(a) Camouflage
(b) Transparent
(c) Infallible
(d) Image
Answer : A

Question. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence is called
(a) Formality
(b) Statesmanship
(c) Protocol
(d) Hierarchy
Answer : C

Question. A person who can make himself/ herself feel at home in any country
(a) Cosmocrat
(b) Cosmesis
(c) Cosmetician
(d) Cosmopolitan
Answer : D

Question. The Bedouin Arabs are people of no fixed abode.
(a) Barbarians
(b) Nomads
(c) Vagabonds
(d) Travellers
Answer : B

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

Question. Study of the interaction of people with their environment is called
(a) Ecology
(b) Psychology
(c) Philosophy
(d) Geography
Answer : A

Question. A list of explanations of rare, technical or obsolete words is called
(a) Dictionary
(b) Glossary
(c) Lexicon
(d) Catalogue
Answer : B

Question. The underground place for storing wine or other provisions is called
(a) Garage
(b) Cellar
(c) Attic
(d) Hall
Answer : B

Question. Free somebody from blame or guilt
(a) Excuse
(b) Reprimand
(c) Exonerate
(d) Acquit
Answer : C

Question. One who plays for pleasure rather than as a profession is called
(a) Player
(b) Amateur
(c) Performer
(d) Actor
Answer : B

Question. One who does something for the first time is called
(a) Leader
(b) Model
(c) Forerunner
(d) Pioneer
Answer : D

Question. A government run by officials is called
(a) Democracy
(b) Anarchy
(c) Oligarchy
(d) Bureaucracy
Answer : D

Question. That which can be drunk is called
(a) Edible
(b) Palatable
(c) Potable
(d) Culpable
Answer : C

Question. One who is neither intelligent nor dull is called
(a) Ordinary
(b) Average
(c) Fair
(d) Mediocre
Answer : D

Question. A person leading a life of strict self-discipline is called
(a) Hedonist
(b) Disciplinarian
(c) Atheist
(d) Ascetic
Answer : D

Question. A person who loves everybody is called
(a) Egoist
(b) Fatalist
(c) Humanist
(d) Altruist
Answer : D

Question. A small village or a group of houses
(a) Community
(b) Settlement
(c) Hamlet
(d) Colony
Answer : C

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

Question. A thing which is incapable of error is called
(a) Erroneous
(b) Incorrigible
(c) Unbeatable
(d) Infallible
Answer : D

Question. One who believes everything he or she hears is called
(a) Credulous
(b) Credible
(c) Creditable
(d) Credential
Answer : A

Question. An allowance made to a wife by her husband, when they are legally separated is called
(a) Alimony
(b) Parsimony
(c) Matrimony
(d) Honorarium
Answer : A

Question. A wild imagination is known as
(a) Whim
(b) Fantasy
(c) Fancy
(d) Memory
Answer : B

Question. A poem of fourteen lines is called
(a) Ballad
(b) Psalm
(c) Sonnet
(d) Carol
Answer : C