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
161
Identify the impersonal pronoun in: '*It* is raining.'
Answer:
It
'It' is used here without referring to a specific object or person, serving as a dummy subject for weather. This is an impersonal pronoun.
162
In 'The *crying* of the baby woke me', 'crying' is a:
Answer:
Gerund
Here, 'crying' functions as a noun (it is the subject of the phrase 'The crying...'). Therefore, it is a gerund.
163
Which word is a compound adjective?
Answer:
Well-known
A compound adjective is formed when two or more words act as a single idea to modify a noun. 'Well-known' is a compound adjective.
164
What part of speech is 'back' in 'Come *back* soon'?
Answer:
Adverb
Here, 'back' modifies the verb 'Come', indicating direction/return. It functions as an adverb.
165
What part of speech is 'back' in 'Please *back* the car up'?
Answer:
Verb
Here, 'back' describes the action of moving the car in reverse. It functions as a verb.
166
What part of speech is 'back' in 'He hurt his *back*'?
Answer:
Noun
Here, 'back' names a body part. It functions as a noun.
167
Identify the possessive adjective in: 'Is this *your* pen?'
Answer:
Your
'Your' modifies the noun 'pen' to show ownership. It is a possessive adjective (or determiner).
168
In 'I have *little* patience', 'little' is an adjective of:
Answer:
Quantity
'Little' indicates the amount of patience (an uncountable noun), making it an adjective of quantity.
169
What part of speech is 'outside' in 'The *outside* wall needs painting'?
Answer:
Adjective
Here, 'outside' modifies the noun 'wall', describing its position. It functions as an adjective.
170
Identify the action verb in: 'He *thought* about the answer.'
Answer:
Thought
'Thought' expresses a mental action. Therefore, it is an action verb.