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
8601
Fear of heights.
Answer:
Acrophobia
Acrophobia is an extreme or irrational fear of heights. Claustrophobia is the fear of closed spaces. Xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. Antipathy is a deep-seated feeling of aversion.
8602
A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings of others.
Answer:
Scapegoat
A Scapegoat is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others. An Idol is a person who is extravagantly admired. A Pedant is excessively concerned with minor details. A Philistine is indifferent to art.
8603
A short summary of a book, film, or play.
Answer:
Synopsis
A Synopsis is a brief summary or general survey of something, such as a book or film. A Soliloquy is speaking one's thoughts aloud. A Maxim is a principle of practical wisdom. Oratory is the art of public speaking.
8604
The act of killing one's sister.
Answer:
Sororicide
Sororicide is the act of killing one's sister. Matricide is the killing of one's mother. Mariticide is the killing of one's spouse. Filicide is the killing of one's child.
8605
The study of statistics.
Answer:
Demography
Demography is the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations. Geology is the study of the Earth's physical structure. Psephology is the study of elections. Ecology is the study of organisms and their environment.
8606
A person who is unable to pay their debts.
Answer:
Insolvent
Insolvent means unable to pay debts owed. Insatiable means impossible to satisfy. Indecipherable means impossible to read. Garrulous means talkative.
8607
A list of items to be discussed at a meeting.
Answer:
Agenda
An Agenda is a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. Chronology is the arrangement of events in order. A Soliloquy is a speech to oneself. An Excursion is a short journey.
8608
To feel or express strong disapproval of something.
Answer:
Condemn
To Condemn is to express complete disapproval of, typically in public. To Exonerate is to free from blame. To Recant is to renounce a belief. To Abdicate is to give up a throne.
8609
A place where fruit trees are grown.
Answer:
Orchard
An Orchard is a piece of land planted with fruit trees. A Granary is where grain is stored. A Cemetery is a burial place. A Palace is the home of a ruler.
8610
A person who believes the worst will happen.
Answer:
Pessimist
A Pessimist is a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. An Optimist is the opposite. A Zealot is a fanatic. A Stoic endures pain.