CBSE Class 9 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. An office with a salary but no work
(a) Honorary
(b) Sinecure
(c) Insolvent
(d) Sinuous
Answer : B

Question. The study or collection of coins is called
(a) Nymphomania
(b) Numismatics
(c) Numerology
(d) Numeric
Answer : B

Question. One who hates women is called
(a) Misogynist
(b) Misanthrope
(c) Feminist
(d) Effeminate
Answer : A

Question. A woman with dark brown hair is called
(a) Blonde
(b) Philogynist
(c) Brunette
(d) Dotard
Answer : C

Question. Speech for the first time.
(a) Introductory speech
(b) Maiden speech
(c) Concluding speech
(d) Initial speech
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 possesses many talents is called
(a) Versatile
(b) Unique
(c) Dexterous
(d) Attractive
Answer : A

Question. A detailed plan of journey is called
(a) Travelogue
(b) Travel kit
(c) Schedule
(d) Itinerary
Answer : D

Question. One who lives/survives on others/ other lives is called
(a) Expatriate
(b) Pesticide
(c) Parasite
(d) Refugee
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 injure one’s reputation is called
(a) Defame
(b) Ridicule
(c) Mock
(d) Agitate
Answer : A

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

Question. A man who wastes his money on luxury is called
(a) Extempore
(b) Thrifty
(c) Extravagant
(d) None of these
Answer : C

Question. A man having no hair on the scalp is called
(a) Hoary
(b) Gaudy
(c) Naked
(d) Bald
Answer : D

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

Question. Group of people living together in the same locality is called
(a) Neighbourhood
(b) Crowd
(c) Community
(d) Public
Answer : A

Question. The height of an object above sea level is called
(a) Altitude
(b) Certitude
(c) Latitude
(d) Longitude
Answer : A

Question. Something that is difficult to believe is called
(a) Inevitable
(b) Incredible
(c) Suspicious
(d) Impossible
Answer : B

Question. Government of the people, by the people and for the people is called
(a) Plutocracy
(b) Aristocracy
(c) Autocracy
(d) Democracy
Answer : D

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

Question. Fluent and clear in speech
(a) Emotional
(b) Enthusiastic
(c) Articulate
(d) Confident
Answer : C

Question. Spoken or done without preparation
(a) Verbose
(b) Extempore
(c) Amateur
(d) Verbation
Answer : B

Question. One who gains benefit from something is called
(a) Benefactor
(b) Miser
(c) Hermit
(d) Beneficiary
Answer : D

Question. One who eats both vegetables and meat
(a) Omnivorous
(b) Vegevorous
(c) Herbivorous
(d) Carnivorous
Answer : A

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

Question. One who lends money at a very high interest is called
(a) Banker
(b) Usurer
(c) Imposter
(d) Former
Answer : B

Question. Incapable of being approached is called
(a) Inaccessible
(b) Inadmissible
(c) Irresistible
(d) Illegal
Answer : A

Question. One who takes care of a building is called
(a) Janitor
(b) Manager
(c) Warden
(d) Beadle
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. The first speech made by a person is called
(a) Maiden
(b) Extempore
(c) Debate
(d) Palaver
Answer : A

Question. A person who is well-known in an unfavourable way is called
(a) Notorious
(b) Obscure
(c) Conspicuous
(d) Ethical
Answer : A

Question. To write under a different name is called
(a) Anonymous
(b) Biography
(c) Pseudonym
(d) Masquerade
Answer : D

Question. That through which light cannot pass is called
(a) Lucid
(b) Transparent
(c) Hazy
(d) Opaque
Answer : D

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

Question. Rebellion against lawful authority is called
(a) Mutiny
(b) Coup
(c) Revolution
(d) Dissidence
Answer : A

Question. Soldiers who fight on horseback is called
(a) Infantry
(b) Artillery
(c) Cavalry
(d) Armoured
Answer : C

Question. One who speaks for others is called
(a) Spokesman
(b) Leader
(c) Supporter
(d) Naming
Answer : A

Question. A man who doesn’t know how to read or write is called
(a) Uneducated
(b) Illiterate
(c) Ignorant
(d) Oblivious
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 process of deciding the nature of a disease by examination is called
(a) Test
(b) Perusal
(c) Diagnosis
(d) Operation
Answer : C

Question. That which cannot be easily read is called
(a) Illegible
(b) Incomprehensible
(c) Unreadable
(d) Unintelligible
Answer : A

Question. One who finds nothing good in anything is called
(a) Critic
(b) Satirist
(c) Cynic
(d) Slanderer
Answer : A

Question. A person who pretends to be what he is not is called
(a) Explorer
(b) Prompter
(c) Imposter
(d) Diviner
Answer : C

Question. In a threatening manner
(a) Ominously
(b) Sprightly
(c) Ghastly
(d) Terribly
Answer : C

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

Question. An assembly of worshippers
(a) Configuration
(b) Confrontation
(c) Congregation
(d) Conflagration
Answer : C

Question. A person who lives by himself is called
(a) Extrovert
(b) Prophet
(c) Monk
(d) Recluse
Answer : D

Question. A medicine to nullify the effect of poison is called
(a) Antidote
(b) Anti-climax
(c) Antibody
(d) Antigen
Answer : A

Directions for questions (402–406): In the following questions, out of the four al,Rtives choose the one which can substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. One who eats human flesh
(a) Carnivore
(b) Herbivore
(c) Glutton
(d) Cannibal
Answer : D

Question. Liable to be easily broken
(a) Weak
(b) Brittle
(c) Thin
(d) Hard
Answer : B

Question. One who is out to destroy the Government is called
(a) Anarchist
(b) Main
(c) Criminal
(d) Enemy
Answer : A

Question. One who loves all mankind is called
(a) Philologist
(b) Philosopher
(c) Philanthropist
(d) Philatelist
Answer : C

Question. A person who cannot make a mistake is called
(a) Inexplicable
(b) Inevitable
(c) Indispensable
(d) Infallible
Answer : D

Directions for questions (407–411): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. A place of good climate for invalids is called
(a) Hospital
(b) Asylum
(c) Sanatorium
(d) Retreat
Answer : C

Question. To bite like a rat is called
(a) Chew
(b) Cut
(c) Split
(d) Gnaw
Answer : D

Question. A style in which a writer makes display of his knowledge
(a) Ornate
(b) Pedantic
(c) Artificial
(d) Showy
Answer : B

Question. A list of books available in a library is called
(a) Catalogue
(b) Bibliography
(c) Backlist
(d) Index
Answer : A

Question. One who performs daring gymnastic feats is called
(a) Athlete
(b) Juggler
(c) Acrobat
(d) Conjuror
Answer : C

Directions for questions (417–420): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. Someone who scientifically studies the birds is called
(a) Earthologist
(b) Orthopaedic
(c) Orthodontist
(d) Ornithologist
Answer : C

Question. Something which is imagined to be real but actually does not exist.
(a) Figment
(b) Insight
(c) Mirage
(d) Shadow
Answer : A

Question. Someone having many skills is called
(a) Versatile
(b) Projectile
(c) Cyclostyle
(d) Anglophile
Answer : A

Question. To officially take private property away to seize.
(a) Offer
(b) Confiscate
(c) Annex
(d) Hijack
Answer : B

Directions for questions (382–385): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

Question. A proficient public speaker is called
(a) Curator
(b) Orator
(c) Narrator
(d) Arbitrator
Answer : B

Question. Unfair advantages for members of one’s own family is called
(a) Optimism
(b) Plagiarism
(c) Nepotism
(d) Regionalism
Answer : C

Question. The food which is fit to be eaten is called
(a) Legible
(b) Credible
(c) Audible
(d) Edible
Answer : D

Question. Always ready to attack or quarrel
(a) Creative
(b) Impatient
(c) Aggressive
(d) Malicious
Answer : C