Home Subjects English Language

English Language

English grammar, vocabulary and comprehension

380 Q 10 Topics Take Mock Test
Advertisement
Difficulty: All Easy Medium Hard 41–50 of 380
Topics in English Language
A person who loves books and collects them extensively is a(n) ___.
A Bibliophile
B Logophile
C Philologist
D Lexicographer
Correct Answer:  A. Bibliophile
EXPLANATION

Bibliophile comes from 'biblio' (books) and 'phile' (lover of), meaning a book lover and collector.

Test
A person who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitat is called a(n) ___.
A Ethologist
B Zoologist
C Entomologist
D Ornithologist
Correct Answer:  A. Ethologist
EXPLANATION

Ethologist is a scientist who studies animal behavior. While zoologist is broader, ethologist specifically focuses on behavioral patterns.

Test
The science of treating diseases with drugs is called ___.
A Pharmacy
B Pharmacology
C Medicine
D Therapeutics
Correct Answer:  B. Pharmacology
EXPLANATION

Pharmacology is the science of drug effects. Pharmacy prepares medicines, Medicine is the practice of healing, Therapeutics is treatment science.

Test
A person who writes for newspapers and magazines is called a ___.
A Journalist
B Novelist
C Poet
D Columnist
Correct Answer:  A. Journalist
EXPLANATION

Journalist writes news for media. Novelist writes long fictional works, Poet writes poems, Columnist writes regular opinion pieces.

Test
The practice of being faithful to spouse is called ___.
A Monogamy
B Matrimony
C Chastity
D Fidelity
Correct Answer:  D. Fidelity
EXPLANATION

Fidelity means faithfulness to spouse. Monogamy is having one spouse, Matrimony is marriage, Chastity is sexual abstinence.

Test
A person who abandons their religion or political belief is called an ___.
A Apostate
B Atheist
C Agnostic
D Heretic
Correct Answer:  A. Apostate
EXPLANATION

Apostate abandons their faith or party. Atheist doesn't believe in God, Agnostic doubts God's existence, Heretic holds false beliefs within a religion.

Test
A place where dead bodies are examined for cause of death is called a ___.
A Morgue
B Cemetery
C Mortuary
D Crypt
Correct Answer:  A. Morgue
EXPLANATION

Morgue is where autopsies are performed. Cemetery is burial ground, Mortuary is funeral home, Crypt is underground burial chamber.

Test
The quality of being extremely poisonous is called ___.
A Toxicity
B Virulence
C Malignancy
D Pathogenicity
Correct Answer:  A. Toxicity
EXPLANATION

Toxicity refers to poison quality. Virulence is disease severity, Malignancy refers to cancerous nature, Pathogenicity is disease-causing ability.

Test
A person who studies the human mind and behavior is a ___.
A Psychologist
B Psychiatrist
C Sociologist
D Anthropologist
Correct Answer:  A. Psychologist
EXPLANATION

Psychologist studies human mind and behavior. Psychiatrist is a medical doctor treating mental illness, Sociologist studies society, Anthropologist studies human cultures.

Test
The art of beautiful handwriting is called ___.
A Calligraphy
B Penmanship
C Typography
D Stenography
Correct Answer:  A. Calligraphy
EXPLANATION

Calligraphy is decorative handwriting art. Penmanship is writing skill, Typography is font design, Stenography is shorthand writing.

Test
IGET
IGET AI
Online · Exam prep assistant
Hi! 👋 I'm your iget AI assistant.

Ask me anything about exam prep, MCQ solutions, study tips, or strategies! 🎯
UPSC strategy SSC CGL syllabus Improve aptitude NEET Biology tips