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
8931
He was trying to size ____ the reaction of the audience.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "size up" means to assess or evaluate someone or something.
Give me a pad and pencil and I'll sketch ____ what I have in mind.
(a) on (b) out (c) with (d) in
8932
Some distinguished teachers sat ____ the committee which recommended the expansion of higher education.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "sat on" means to be a member of a committee or board.
He was trying to size ____ the reaction of the audience.
(a) in (b) up (c) for (d) on
8933
If you are short of petrol you can siphon ____ some from my car tank.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "siphon off" means to draw or transfer liquid by means of a siphon.
Some distinguished teachers sat ____ the committee which recommended the expansion of higher education.
(a) about (b) on (c) between (d) in
8934
He shrugged ____ suggestions that he was trailing in the leadership race.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "shrugged off" means to dismiss something as unimportant.
If you are short of petrol you can siphon ____ some from my car tank.
(a) out (b) in (c) off (d) to
8935
He was shocked ____ giving up smoking by losing a close friend through lung cancer.
Answer:
into
The phrasal verb "shocked into" means to be compelled to do something as a result of a shock.
He shrugged ____ suggestions that he was trailing in the leadership race.
(a) in (b) off (c) of (d) out
8936
I am not going to get the top price for these books: I'll just have to settle ____ whatever I can get.
Answer:
for
The phrasal verb "settle for" means to accept something less than what you wanted.
He was shocked ____ giving up smoking by losing a close friend through lung cancer.
(a) to (b) into (c) in (d) off
8937
She set ____ to do all the housework.
Answer:
to
The phrasal verb "set to" means to begin to do something.
I am not going to get the top price for these books: I'll just have to settle ____ whatever I can get.
(a) for (b) on (c) upon (d) to
8938
The staff side have already set ____ the safeguards which they think should be observed.
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "set out" means to present or explain something clearly in writing or speech.
She set ____ to do all the housework.
(a) on (b) for (c) to (d) with
8939
Several bedrooms were set ____ apart for guests.
Answer:
for
The phrasal verb "set apart" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to reserve something for a particular purpose.
The staff side have already set ____ the safeguards which they think should be observed.
(a) in (b) around (c) about (d) out
8940
See to it that the trouble-makes are separated ____ and given something special to do.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "separated off" means to be physically isolated or detached from a group.
Several bedrooms were set ____ apart for guests.
(a) for (b) with (c) to (d) from