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
8941
Any weakness in their position will be seized ____ and exploited.
Answer:
upon
The phrasal verb "seize upon" means to take advantage of something quickly and eagerly.
See to it that the trouble-makes are separated ____ and given something special to do.
(a) from (b) off (c) in (d) out
8942
Houses in this area are very much sought ____.
Answer:
after
The phrasal verb "sought after" means to be in high demand.
Any weakness in their position will be seized ____ and exploited.
(a) in (b) upon (c) out (d) off
8943
I scribbled ____ his name on the back of an envelope.
Answer:
down
The phrasal verb "scribbled down" means to write something quickly and untidily.
Houses in this area are very much sought ____.
(a) after (b) out (c) in (d) about
8944
The opening stage of the attack was badly screwed ____ and we suffered heavy casualties.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "screwed up" means to mess something up or to perform badly.
I scribbled ____ his name on the back of an envelope.
(a) down (b) on (c) in (d) out
8945
He was scheming ____ a bigger share in the business.
Answer:
for
The verb "scheming" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to make secret or devious plans to get something.
The opening stage of the attack was badly screwed ____ and we suffered heavy casualties.
(a) out (b) of (c) up (d) down
8946
It is clear the children have been playing here: there are toys scattered ____ all over the carpet.
Answer:
about
The phrasal verb "scattered about" means to be spread around in a disorganized manner.
He was scheming ____ a bigger share in the business.
(a) to (b) for (c) in (d) with
8947
A lot of potential customer are scared ____ the expensive look of the place.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "scared off" means to deter or frighten someone away.
It is clear the children have been playing here: there are toys scattered ____ all over the carpet.
(a) about (b) round (c) in (d) off
8948
All that could be salvaged ____ the fire was a small metal box containing instruments.
Answer:
from
The verb "salvaged" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to retrieve or save something from a difficult situation.
A lot of potential customer are scared ____ the expensive look of the place.
(a) of (b) in (c) out (d) off
8949
Make yourself comfortable. I'll see if I can rustle ____ a few sandwiches.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "rustle up" means to prepare food quickly.
All that could be salvaged ____ the fire was a small metal box containing instruments.
(a) in (b) out (c) from (d) for
8950
The aid did not arrive on the promised date, giving us the unpleasant feeling of having been run out ____.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "run out on" means to abandon or desert someone or something.
Make yourself comfortable. I'll see if I can rustle ____ a few sandwiches.
(a) with (b) out (c) up (d) in