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
8961
Both wings were ripped ____ the aircraft in the crash.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "ripped off" means to tear something away from something else.
He was always rather a footloose character roaming ____ all over the place, picking up odd jobs, but never settling to anything.
(a) around (b) about (c) in (d) round
8962
The crowd ripped ____ posters put up by the opposition.
Answer:
from
The phrasal verb "rip from" means to tear away something from a surface.
Both wings were ripped ____ the aircraft in the crash.
(a) across (b) down (c) apart (d) off
8963
The electrical wiring will all have to be replaced, and I dare say the house will be ripped ____ in the process.
Answer:
in
The phrasal verb "ripped in" is not a standard one. The correct phrase is likely "ripped apart," which means to be torn to pieces. However, the answer key provided is (a). I will follow the provided key. The phrase "ripped in" is not common usage.
The crowd ripped ____ posters put up by the opposition.
(a) on (b) with (c) from (d) about
8964
Yes I have read your report and I don't think much of it. It is riddled ____ the most elementary errors.
Answer:
with
The verb "riddled" is followed by the preposition "with," which means to be full of something undesirable.
The electrical wiring will all have to be replaced, and I dare say the house will be ripped ____ in the process.
(a) in (b) with (c) from (d) about
8965
Her whole life revolves ____ her husband and children.
Answer:
around
The phrasal verb "revolve around" means to have something as the main subject of interest.
Yes I have read your report and I don't think much of it. It is riddled ____ the most elementary errors.
(a) in (b) with (c) of (d) for
8966
The properties will either revert ____ the original owners or else be sold at auction.
Answer:
to
The verb "revert" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to return to a previous state or owner.
Her whole life revolves ____ her husband and children.
(a) around (b) round (c) upon (d) in
8967
Zaheer retired ____ his study to finish a report.
Answer:
to
The verb "retired" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to withdraw to a private or quiet place.
The properties will either revert ____ the original owners or else be sold at auction.
(a) to (b) in (c) with (d) on
8968
Sometimes children must be restrained ____ touching things in their own interests.
Answer:
from
The verb "restrained" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to prevent someone from doing something.
Zaheer retired ____ his study to finish a report.
(a) to (b) in (c) into (d) with
8969
It rest ____ you to settle your differences as best as you can.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "rest with" means to be a matter for someone's decision or responsibility.
Sometimes children must be restrained ____ touching things in their own interests.
(a) with (b) to (c) from (d) up
8970
He resorted ____ asking his friend for money.
Answer:
to
The verb "resorted" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to turn to and adopt a course of action as a final option.
It rest ____ you to settle your differences as best as you can.
(a) with (b) in (c) on (d) to