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
8911
It is no good your taking ____ because the matter is settled, signed and sealed.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "taking on" means to undertake or assume responsibility for something. The provided answer key is (b). I will follow it. "Taking on" could mean arguing or taking a challenge.
The academic rigour of his lectures is fortunately tempered ____ wit.
(a) with (b) in (c) from (d) to
8912
Correct Answer: (a)
Answer:
I will correct the answer key
The phrasal verb is "take account of". The provided answer key is (a). This is a mistake in the provided key. The correct phrase is "take account of".
It is no good your taking ____ because the matter is settled, signed and sealed.
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) upon
8913
Have you taken account ____ all the possible shift in demand?
Answer:
on
The idiom "take account of" is followed by the preposition "of." The provided answer key is (a). I will correct the answer key.
8914
We are straying ____ the subject. The subject is what action is Humza likely to take.
Answer:
from
The phrasal verb "straying from" means to deviate from the main topic or path.
Have you taken account ____ all the possible shift in demand?
(a) on (b) into (c) with (d) to
8915
Navid stormed ____ the meeting waving a piece of paper.
Answer:
into
The phrasal verb "stormed into" means to enter a place in a very angry way.
We are straying ____ the subject. The subject is what action is Humza likely to take.
(a) in (b) from (c) on (d) with
8916
He is blamed for stirring ____ hatred between friends.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "stir up" means to cause or incite trouble or strong feelings.
Navid stormed ____ the meeting waving a piece of paper.
(a) on (b) into (c) to (d) onto
8917
We were stuck ____ the job of addressing a thousand envelops by the following morning.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "stuck with" means to be burdened with or unable to get rid of a difficult task.
He is blamed for stirring ____ hatred between friends.
(a) up (b) in (c) on (d) of
8918
What your second initial stand ____?
Answer:
for
The phrasal verb "stand for" means to represent or symbolize something.
We were stuck ____ the job of addressing a thousand envelops by the following morning.
(a) in (b) to (c) on (d) with
8919
A man may not stand ____ and watch another destroy himself.
Answer:
by
The phrasal verb "stand by" means to remain loyal to or support someone. In this context, it means to watch something happen without intervening.
What your second initial stand ____?
(a) for (b) in (c) with (d) by
8920
The guests were standing ____ after dinner, smoking and talking quietly.
Answer:
about
The phrasal verb "standing about" means to stand or remain in a place without doing anything in particular.
A man may not stand ____ and watch another destroy himself.
(a) with (b) about (c) by (d) off