One Word Substitution Questions

Multiple choice
  1. unerasable

  2. permanent

  3. indelible

  4. efficacious

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

Indelible means impossible to remove or erase, leaving a permanent mark or impression. It's commonly used for ink that can't be washed out or memories that can't be forgotten. 'Unerasable' has a similar meaning but 'indelible' is the more precise literary term.

Multiple choice
  1. jargon

  2. manifesto

  3. agenda

  4. diplomacy

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

A manifesto is a published declaration of policy, aims, and programs of a political party issued before an election. 'Jargon' means specialized terminology, 'agenda' is a list of items to discuss, and 'diplomacy' refers to conducting international relations.

Multiple choice
  1. turn up

  2. turn down

  3. walk in

  4. walk for

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

The phrasal verb "turn down" means to refuse or reject an offer, invitation, or request. Option A "turn up" means to appear or increase volume, Option C "walk in" means to enter without appointment, and Option D "walk for" is not a standard phrasal verb. "Turn down" is commonly used for rejecting job offers, proposals, or turning down a thermostat.

Multiple choice
  1. shut down

  2. settle down

  3. stay up

  4. show off

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

The phrasal verb "show off" means to display skills, knowledge, or possessions to gain attention or admiration. Option A "shut down" means to close operations, Option B "settle down" means to become calm or established, and Option C "stay up" means to remain awake. "Show off" often carries a slightly negative connotation of excessive pride or boastfulness.

Multiple choice
  1. wind up

  2. wind off

  3. wind on

  4. wind in

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

Wind up means to bring something to an end or conclusion, or to finish doing something. Wind off, wind on, and wind in are not standard phrasal verbs with meanings related to ending things.

Multiple choice
  1. run away with the idea

  2. run out with the idea

  3. run in with the idea

  4. run of with the idea

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

Run away with the idea means to accept an idea too hastily or become overenthusiastic about something without proper consideration. The variations run out/in/of with the idea are not standard idioms.