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
8731
A person who deserts his party or principles.
Answer:
Renegade
A Renegade is a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. A Ransom is money for release. A Restaurant is a place to eat. A Traitor betrays their country.
8732
A sum of money paid for release.
Answer:
Ransom
A Ransom is a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive. A Quorum is the minimum number for a meeting. A Renegade deserts a party. A Salary is a fixed payment for work.
8733
Fixed number of persons that must be present to make the proceedings of an assembly valid.
Answer:
Quorum
A Quorum is the minimum number of members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make the proceedings of that meeting valid. To Proselytize is to convert. A Ransom is money for release. An Audience is a group of listeners.
8734
To convert from one opinion, creed or party to another.
Answer:
Proselytize
To Proselytize is to convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another. To Procrastinate is to delay. A Quorum is the minimum number for a meeting. A Renegade deserts a party.
8735
To put off from day to day.
Answer:
Procrastinate
To Procrastinate is to delay or postpone action; put off doing something. A Predecessor is a former office holder. To Proselytize is to convert someone's opinion. Postpone is a synonym, but Procrastinate implies a habitual delay.
8736
Former holder of an office or position.
Answer:
Predecessor
A Predecessor is a person who held a job or office before the current holder. Patrimony is inherited property. To Procrastinate is to put off. A Successor is the person who comes after.
8737
Additional paragraph at the end of a letter after signature.
Answer:
Post-script
A Post-script (P.S.) is an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by ‘P.S.’. Patrimony is inherited property. A Predecessor is a former holder of an office. An Epilogue is a section at the end of a book.
8738
The property one inherits from one's ancestors or father.
Answer:
Patrimony
Patrimony is property inherited from one's father or male ancestor. Orthodox means holding accepted opinions. A Post-script is added at the end of a letter. Matriarchy is rule by the mother.
8739
Holding fast the currently accepted opinions on religious doctrines.
Answer:
Orthodox
Orthodox means conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true, especially in religion. Ornithology is the science of birds. Patrimony is inherited property. A Heretic holds opposing opinions.
8740
The science of birds.
Answer:
Ornithology
Ornithology is the scientific study of birds. An Optician sells optical instruments. Orthodox means holding accepted opinions. Biology is the science of life.