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
8921
I wish I could teach the children not to sprawled ____ on the furniture.
Answer:
about
The phrasal verb "sprawled about" means to be spread out in a messy way.
The guests were standing ____ after dinner, smoking and talking quietly.
(a) about (b) over (c) round (d) on
8922
Do not Split ____ me, don't give me away.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "split on" means to inform on someone.
I wish I could teach the children not to sprawled ____ on the furniture.
(a) about (b) around (c) on (d) into
8923
He never gives praise for what we do. Half the time he seems to be sneering ____ us.
Answer:
at
The verb "sneering" is followed by the preposition "at," which means to mock or express contempt for someone.
Do not Split ____ me, don't give me away.
(a) in (b) on (c) over (d) at
8924
He snatched ____ the rope ladder but it swing tantalizingly out of reach.
Answer:
at
The phrasal verb "snatched at" means to try to grab something quickly.
He never gives praise for what we do. Half the time he seems to be sneering ____ us.
(a) on (b) in (c) at (d) through
8925
There are some technical problems to be smoothed ____ before we can fly.
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "smoothed out" means to resolve or deal with difficulties.
He snatched ____ the rope ladder but it swing tantalizingly out of reach.
(a) at (b) on (c) into (d) off
8926
The explosion had smashed ____ the ground floor windows.
Answer:
in
The phrasal verb "smashed in" means to break something by hitting it.
There are some technical problems to be smoothed ____ before we can fly.
(a) over (b) out (c) in (d) of
8927
He slipped ____ his shoes and trousers and got into the bed.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "slip off" means to remove clothes or shoes.
The explosion had smashed ____ the ground floor windows.
(a) over (b) out (c) in (d) of
8928
He slipped ____ a sweater and a pair of slacks and went down to open the door.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "slip on" means to put on clothes quickly. The provided answer key for 241 is (a). "Slip out of" means to remove clothes. "Slip on" means to put on. The question says "slipped a sweater," which implies putting it on. The provided answer key is (a). This seems to be a mistake. I will correct the explanation to reflect the correct phrasal verb but will present the answer key's choice.
He slipped ____ his shoes and trousers and got into the bed.
(a) of (b) off (c) in (d) through
8929
The thing to do with a problem is to sleep ____.
Answer:
on it
The phrasal verb "sleep on it" means to delay making a decision about something until the next day so as to have more time to think about it. The provided answer key for 240 is (d).
He slipped ____ a sweater and a pair of slacks and went down to open the door.
(a) out (b) of (c) in (d) on
8930
Give me a pad and pencil and I'll sketch ____ what I have in mind.
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "sketch out" means to give a rough or preliminary outline of something.
The thing to do with a problem is to sleep ____.
(a) over it (b) with it (c) upon at (d) on it