One Word Substitution Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Rebel

  2. Anarchist

  3. Terrorist

  4. Hooligan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An anarchist is someone who seeks to overthrow or abolish established systems of government and social order. A rebel fights against authority but may not seek to abolish all establishments. A terrorist uses violence for political aims, and a hooligan is a violent troublemaker.

Multiple choice
  1. Dictionary

  2. Anthology

  3. Encyclopaedia

  4. Directory

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

An encyclopaedia is a comprehensive reference work containing summaries of information across all branches of knowledge. A dictionary focuses only on word definitions. An anthology is a collection of literary works, and a directory lists names and addresses.

Multiple choice
  1. Back

  2. Horns

  3. Tail

  4. Hide

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hide is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the strong, thick skin of animals that is processed to make leather. The other options (Back, Horns, Tail) are body parts but not the term for animal skin used in leather production.

Multiple choice
  1. Annals

  2. Realms

  3. Regime

  4. Era

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Era is the correct answer because it specifically denotes a period of time marked by particular events, developments, or distinctive characteristics. Annals refers to historical records, Realms means kingdoms or territories, and Regime refers to a system of government.

Multiple choice
  1. Sample

  2. Example

  3. Trivial

  4. Model

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Model is the correct answer because it means something that serves as an example or pattern to be copied. A model is the standard or ideal representation on which copies can be based. Sample and Example are related but Model specifically implies an ideal or perfect example worthy of imitation.

Multiple choice
  1. Unconsciously

  2. Impulsively

  3. Hastily

  4. Haphazardly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Unconsciously is the correct answer because it means doing something without conscious thought, awareness, or deliberate intention. Impulsively suggests acting suddenly without thinking, Hastily means rushing, and Haphazardly implies lack of planning or organization - but Unconsciously directly captures 'without conscious thought'.