One Word Substitution Quiz

One Word Substitution Quiz

One Word Substitution Quiz

Are you ready to challenge your vocabulary and improve your English skills? One Word Substitution (OWS) is a fun and efficient way to enhance your language by replacing long phrases with single, precise words. These substitutions not only make your speech and writing more effective but also help in cracking competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, IELTS, and more.

What is One Word Substitution?

One Word Substitution is the use of a single word in place of a group of words to convey the same meaning.

For example:

🔹 A person who speaks many languages → Polyglot

Read more: List of One Word Substitutions

One Word Substitution Exercises

1. A person who does not believe in God
   A) Atheist
   B) Theist
   C) Agnostic
   D) Pagan
2. A life story written by someone else
   A) Autobiography
   B) Biography
   C) Memoir
   D) Chronicle
3. One who loves books
   A) Pedant
   B) Bibliophile
   C) Linguist
   D) Scholar
4. One who studies the stars
   A) Astronaut
   B) Geologist
   C) Astronomer
   D) Astrologer
5. One who eats too much
   A) Epicure
   B) Glutton
   C) Gourmand
   D) Connoisseur
6. A building where dead bodies are kept
   A) Crematorium
   B) Mortuary
   C) Cemetery
   D) Tomb
7. A speech made without preparation
   A) Dialogue
   B) Debate
   C) Extempore
   D) Elocution
8. One who walks in sleep
   A) Dreamer
   B) Sleepwalker
   C) Insomniac
   D) Somnambulist
9. One who is always hopeful and positive
   A) Optimist
   B) Realist
   C) Altruist
   D) Idealist
10. An animal that lives both on land and water
    A) Amphibian
    B) Reptile
    C) Aquatic
    D) Mammal
11. A person who travels on foot
    A) Nomad
    B) Pedestrian
    C) Hiker
    D) Explorer
12. One who doesn’t consume alcohol
    A) Vegetarian
    B) Teetotaler
    C) Abstainer
    D) Sober
13. A handwriting that cannot be read
    A) Illegible
    B) Illiterate
    C) Indecipherable
    D) Unreadable
14. A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings
    A) Patient
    B) Brave
    C) Stoic
    D) Saint
15. One who is easily deceived
    A) Clever
    B) Innocent
    C) Credulous
    D) Trustful
16. The murder of a king
    A) Genocide
    B) Regicide
    C) Patricide
    D) Homicide
17. A government ruled by the rich
    A) Aristocracy
    B) Democracy
    C) Plutocracy
    D) Bureaucracy
18. A person who looks at the bright side of life
    A) Optimist
    B) Cynic
    C) Pessimist
    D) Opportunist
19. One who does something for free
    A) Volunteer
    B) Donor
    C) Philanthropist
    D) Benefactor
20. A speech given at a funeral
    A) Tribute
    B) Elegy
    C) Eulogy
    D) Sermon

Answers with Explanations

1. A) Atheist – A person who does not believe in God.
2. B) Biography – A life story written by someone else.
3. B) Bibliophile – A lover of books.
4. C) Astronomer – A person who studies celestial bodies.
5. B) Glutton – One who eats excessively.
6. B) Mortuary – A place where dead bodies are kept temporarily.
7. C) Extempore – A speech delivered without preparation.
8. D) Somnambulist – One who walks in their sleep.
9. A) Optimist – One who sees the positive side.
10. A) Amphibian – Lives on both land and water.
11. B) Pedestrian – A person who walks.
12. B) Teetotaler – One who abstains from alcohol.
13. A) Illegible – Handwriting that cannot be read.
14. C) Stoic – Endures hardship without complaint.
15. C) Credulous – Easily deceived or too trusting.
16. B) Regicide – The act of killing a king.
17. C) Plutocracy – Government by the wealthy.
18. A) Optimist – Always hopeful.
19. A) Volunteer – Works for free.
20. C) Eulogy – Speech in praise of the deceased.

Mastering One Word Substitution is not only fun but also essential for improving your command of English. Try quizzes regularly to test your knowledge and explore new words.

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