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
371
Identify the segment containing an error: 'I have little friends.'
Answer:
little
'Little' is used for uncountable nouns. For countable nouns like 'friends', use 'few'. Correct: 'I have few friends'.
372
Identify the segment containing an error: 'Little knowledge is a dangerous thing.'
Answer:
Little
'Little' means hardly any (negative). 'A little' means some (positive). The proverb is 'A little knowledge is a dangerous thing'.
373
Identify the segment containing an error: 'He is the oldest member of the family.'
Answer:
the oldest
For family members, 'eldest' is preferred over 'oldest'. Correct: 'eldest member'.
374
Identify the segment containing an error: 'She did not went there.'
Answer:
went
'Did' is followed by the base form of the verb. Correct: 'did not go'.
375
Identify the segment containing an error: 'I am here since Monday.'
Answer:
am
'Since' indicates a period starting in the past continuing to now, requiring Present Perfect. Correct: 'I have been here since Monday'.
376
Identify the segment containing an error: 'He has passed the exam in 2010.'
Answer:
has passed
Specific past time requires Simple Past tense. Correct: 'He passed'.
377
Identify the segment containing an error: 'The number of students are increasing.'
Answer:
are
'The number of' signifies a specific number/unit and takes a singular verb. Correct: 'is increasing'. (Contrast with 'A number of' which is plural).
378
Identify the segment containing an error: 'Many a men have tried.'
Answer:
men
'Many a' is followed by a singular noun and singular verb. Correct: 'Many a man has tried'.
379
Identify the segment containing an error: 'Each of the student is present.'
Answer:
student
After 'Each of', the noun must be plural. Correct: 'Each of the students'.
380
Identify the segment containing an error: 'One of the boys have done this.'
Answer:
have
Subject 'One' is singular. Correct: 'has done this'.