General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
121
Identify the infinitive marker.
Answer:
To (as in 'to go')
The word 'to' when placed before a verb base (e.g., 'to run') acts as an infinitive marker, not a preposition.
122
What part of speech is 'somewhat' in 'I am *somewhat* tired'?
Answer:
Adverb
'Somewhat' modifies the adjective 'tired', indicating degree. It is an adverb.
123
In 'The *dark* night', 'dark' is an adjective of:
Answer:
Quality
'Dark' describes the nature or characteristic of the night. It is an adjective of quality.
124
Identify the abstract noun in: 'His *bravery* was legendary.'
Answer:
Bravery
'Bravery' refers to a quality or concept, not a physical object. It is an abstract noun.
125
What part of speech is 'nearer' in 'Come *nearer*'?
Answer:
Adverb
'Nearer' is the comparative form of the adverb 'near', modifying 'Come'.
126
Which sentence contains a cleft sentence emphasizing a noun?
Answer:
It was John who called.
A cleft sentence splits information to emphasize a specific part. 'It was John who called' emphasizes 'John'.
127
In 'A *fasting* day', 'fasting' is a:
Answer:
Participle
It describes the type of day (a day characterized by fasting), functioning as a participle/adjective.
128
What part of speech is 'right' in 'You are *right*'?
Answer:
Adjective
Here, 'right' describes the subject 'You'. It is an adjective.
129
What part of speech is 'right' in 'Turn *right*'?
Answer:
Adverb
Here, 'right' modifies the verb 'Turn' indicating direction. It functions as an adverb.
130
Identify the emphatic pronoun in: 'I will do it *myself*.'
Answer:
Myself
'Myself' is used here to emphasize that 'I' will do it, not anyone else. It is an emphatic (or intensive) pronoun.