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
181
In 'The *written* word lasts longer', 'written' is a:
Answer:
Past Participle
'Written' is the past participle of 'write', functioning here as an adjective to modify 'word'.
182
Identify the intensive pronoun in: 'The president *himself* signed the law.'
Answer:
Himself
'Himself' emphasizes the antecedent 'president'. It can be removed without changing the basic meaning, distinguishing it as an intensive pronoun.
183
What part of speech is 'for' in 'I cannot stay, *for* it is late'?
Answer:
Coordinating Conjunction
Here, 'for' is used to introduce a reason or cause, joining two independent clauses. It functions as a coordinating conjunction (one of the FANBOYS).
184
In 'I did it *for* you', 'for' is a:
Answer:
Preposition
'For' links the pronoun 'you' to the action, indicating the beneficiary. It is a preposition.
185
Identify the indefinite adjective in: '*Some* people prefer tea.'
Answer:
Some
'Some' modifies the noun 'people' indefinitely (not specifying exactly which people), functioning as an indefinite adjective/determiner.
186
What part of speech is 'near' in 'He lives *near* the school'?
Answer:
Preposition
Here, 'near' takes 'the school' as its object to show location, acting as a preposition.
187
What part of speech is 'near' in 'The exam is drawing *near*'?
Answer:
Adverb
'Near' modifies the verb phrase 'drawing', describing where/when it is happening in time or space. It is an adverb.
188
Identify the collective noun in: 'The *jury* reached a verdict.'
Answer:
Jury
'Jury' refers to a group of people acting as a single body, making it a collective noun.
189
What part of speech is 'up' in 'The prices went *up*'?
Answer:
Adverb
Here, 'up' modifies the verb 'went' indicating direction, but has no object following it. Therefore, it is an adverb.
190
Which word is a preposition in: 'He climbed *up* the ladder.'?
Answer:
Up
'Up' shows the relationship of direction between the action 'climbed' and the object 'ladder'.