Question

Find the meaning of the underlined word.
The first wallpaper was used as a substitute for tapestries, which had been used for centuries.

• A. Precursor of
• B. Accomplice of
• C. Associate of
• D. Alternative to
• E. Contribution to

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Alternative to

'Substitute' means a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

"soya milk is used as a substitute for dairy milk"

In this context, "The first wallpaper was used as a substitute for tapestries, which had been used for centuries", 'substitute' means alternative to. Hence, option D is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the appropriate information.