One Word Substitution Exercise

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Choose the best substitute:
1. Which of the following words refers to the skill
required to manage international affairs?
a) Diplomacy b) Tact c) Tenacity
2. You are in a …………………… when you are forced to
choose between two unpleasant alternatives.
a) dilemma b) confusion c) crisis
3. Small pieces of burning coal
a) Ambers b) Embers c) Ashes
4. Severe scarcity of food
a) Famine b) Shortage c) Poverty
5. Seize authority of others in an unlawful

manner
a)Ascend b) Enthrone c)Dethrone d)Usurp
6. Serving as an example
a) Extraordinary b) Exemplary c)Extraordinary
7. The science which studies the occult

influence of stars on human beings
a) Astronomy b) Astrology c)Optics
8. Remedy for all diseases
a)Panache b) Panacea c) Cure
9. Revolt against the government to bring about

complete change
a)Riot b) Revolution c) War
10. Scene of violent and illegal confusion

a)Pandemonium b) Struggle c) Pandora’s box
11. Science of birds

a) Paleontology b) Ornithology c) Physiology
12. Place where animals like cows and horses are
kept
a)Kennel b) Sty c) Stable
13. A person who loves mankind and works for their

well-being
a) Trustee b) Philanthropist
c) Devotee d) Anthropologist
14. Periodical publication of official news

a) Gazette b) Magazine c) Memo
Answers
1. Diplomacy
2. Dilemma
3. Embers
4. Famine
5. Usurp
6. Exemplary
7. Astrology
8. Panacea
9. Revolution
10. Pandemonium
11. Ornithology
12. Stable
13. Philanthropist
14. Gazette

MATCH THE FOLLOWING
1.A man of odd habits A. Telepathy
2.A religious song B. Elegy
3.Custom of having many
husbands C. Hymn
4. Custom of having many
wives D. Anatomy
5.Poem written on the death
of someone loved and lost E. Polygamy
6.Power of reading thoughts
of others F. Eccentric
7.Study of human body G. Polyandry
ANSWERS
1. F
2. C
3. G
4. E
5. B
6. A
7. D
FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. A scientific study of insects ---------
2. An article of trade -----------
3. A book giving information of all branches of
knowledge -----------
4. A long narrative poem ------------
5. Tax on goods produced and used in a country-
6. A speech made without preparation --------
7. A lively active person --------
8. A supporter of women’s rights ------
9. Great destruction-----------
10. That which is contrary to the law ---------
ANSWERS
1. Entomology
2. Commodity
3. Encyclopedia
4. Epic
5. Excise
6. Extempore
7. Extrovert
8. Feminist
9. Holocaust
10. Illegal
CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER
1. The study of ancient societies

A. Anthropology B. Archaeology
C.History D. Ethnology
2. A person of good understanding knowledge and

reasoning power

A. Expert B. Intellectual
C. Snob D. Literate
3. List of the business or subjects to be
considered at a meeting
A. Schedule B. Timetable
C. Agenda D. Plan
4. A person pretending to be somebody he is not

A. Magician B. Rogue
C. Liar D. Imposter
5. A person who knows many foreign languages

A. Linguist B. Grammarian
C. Polyglot D. Bilingual
6. Words inscribed on tomb

A. Epitome B. Epistle
C. Epilogue D. Epitaph
7.One who eats everything

A. Omnivorous B. Omniscient
C. Irritable D. Insolvent
8.Tending to move away from the centre or
axis

A. Centrifugal B. Centripetal
C. Axiomatic D. Awry
9. Teetotaler means

A. One who abstains from theft
B. One who abstains from meat
C. One who abstains from taking wine
D. One who abstains from malice
10. A person interested in collecting, studying and
selling of old things

A. Antiquarian B. Junk-dealer
C.Crank D. Archeologist
11. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes,

cosmetics, etc.

A. Store B. Stall
C. Boutique D. Booth
12.That which cannot be read

A. Negligible B. Illegible
C. Ineligible D. Incorrigible
13. That which cannot be seen

A. Insensible B. Intangible
C. Invisible D. Unseen
14. A person not sure of the existence of god

A. Cynic B. Agnostic
C. Atheist D. Theist
15. A paper written by hand

A. Handicraft B. Manuscript
C. Handiwork D. Thesis
16. The act of violating the sanctity of the
church is

A. Blasphemy B. Heresy
C.Sacrilege D. Desecration
17. Something that can be heard

A. Auditory B. Audio-visual
C. Audible D. Audition
18. A name adopted by an author in his
writings

A. Nickname B. Pseudonym
C. Nomenclature D. Title
19. Study of birds

A. Orology B. Optology
C. Ophthalmology D. Ornithology
20. A place that provides refuge

A. Asylum B. Sanatorium
C. Shelter D. Orphanage
21. The absence of law and order

A. Rebellion B. Anarchy
C. Mutiny D. Revolt
22. A place where bees are kept in called

A. An apiary B. A mole
C. A hive D. A sanctuary
23. A religious discourse

A. Preach B. Stanza
C. Sanctorum D. Sermon
24. Study of the evolution of man as an animal

A. Archaeology B. Anthropology
C.Chronology D. Ethnology
25. One who does not believe in existence of

god

A. Egoist B. Atheist
C. Stoic D. Naive
26. One who sacrifices his life for a cause

A. Patriot B. Martyr
C.Revolutionary D. Soldier
27. A person who brings goods illegally into the

country

A. Importer B. Exporter
C. Fraud D. Smuggler
28. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate

A. Adapt B. Adopt
C.Accustom D. Acclimatize
29. One who knows everything

A. Literate B. Scholar
C.Omnipotent D. Omniscient
30. Detailed plan of journey

A. Travelogue B. Travelkit
C. Schedule D. Itinerary
ANSWERS
1. B 11. C 21. B
2. B 12. B 22. A
3. C 13. C 23. D
4. D 14. B 24. B
5. A 15. B 25. B
6. D 16. C 26. B
7. A 17. C 27. D
8. A 18. B 28. D
9. C 19. D 29. D
10. A 20. A 30. A
MATCH THE FOLLOWING
1.Stories of old time
Gods and heroes A. Autocracy
2. Sudden rush of wind B. Nostalgia
3. Medicine that destroys

the effect of poison C. Gust
4. Walking in sleep D. Legend
5. Longing for something E. Infanticide
6.Govt. run by a dictator F. Antidote
7.Funny imitation of a poem G. Somnambulism
8.Murdering of an infant H. Parody

ANSWERS
1.D
2.C
3.F
4.G
5.B
6.A
7.H
8.E
GIVE ONE WORD FOR THE
FOLLOWING
1. group of ants
_____________________________
2. group of fish
______________________________
3. group of sheep
____________________________
4. group of lions
_____________________________
5. group of bees
_____________________________
6. group of soldiers
___________________________
7. group of sailors
____________________________
8. group of ships
_____________________________
9. group of stars
_____________________________
10. group of policemen
_____________________________
Answers:
1.COLONY / ARMY
2.SCHOOL / SHOAL
3.HERD / FLOCK
4.PRIDE
5.SWARM / GRIST / HIVE
6.BATALLION / ARMY
7.CREW
8.FLEET
9.CONSTELLATION / ASTERISM
10.SQUAD
Complete the following:
1. Aggressor: ________________
2. Amateur: ________________
3. ________:A person appointed by parties to

settle the disputes between them
4. ________: The period between childhood

and adulthood
5.Botany :__________________________________
6.. _________: A person who speaks two languages
7. _____________ : A list of books
8. ____________: Government of the people, for the

people, by the people
9. Monarchy : ____________________
10. __________: A game in which neither party wins

ANSWERS
1.Beginner of dispute
2.Novice
3.Arbitrator
4.Adolescence
5.Study of plants
6.Bilingual
7.Catalogue
8.Democracy
9.Rule of one
10.Draw

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5. Seize authority of others in an unlawful

7. The science which studies the occult

9. Revolt against the government to bring about

10. Scene of violent and illegal confusion

11. Science of birds

13. A person who loves mankind and works for their

14. Periodical publication of official news

2. A person of good understanding knowledge and

4. A person pretending to be somebody he is not

6. Words inscribed on tomb

7.One who eats everything

11. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes,

13. That which cannot be seen

15. A paper written by hand

17. Something that can be heard

19. Study of birds

21. The absence of law and order

23. A religious discourse

25. One who does not believe in existence of

27. A person who brings goods illegally into the

2. Sudden rush of wind B. Nostalgia

3. Medicine that destroys

4. Walking in sleep D. Legend

5. Longing for something E. Infanticide

6.Govt. run by a dictator F. Antidote

7.Funny imitation of a poem G. Somnambulism

8.Murdering of an infant H. Parody

3. ________:A person appointed by parties to

4. ________: The period between childhood

6.. _________: A person who speaks two languages

7. _____________ : A list of books

8. ____________: Government of the people, for the

10. __________: A game in which neither party wins

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