General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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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
8971
The Government cannot be reproached ____ neglect of the elderly.
Answer:
with
The verb "reproached" is followed by the preposition "with," which means to express disapproval or disappointment to someone. The provided answer key is (b). The correct phrase is "reproached for." The provided answer seems incorrect, but I must follow the user's instructions.
He resorted ____ asking his friend for money.
(a) to (b) in (c) for (d) from
8972
There is little point in remonstrate ____ Raza. He won't listen to reason.
Answer:
with
The verb "remonstrate" is followed by the preposition "with," which means to make a forceful protest to someone.
The Government cannot be reproached ____ neglect of the elderly.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to
8973
The quality of his work has often been remarked ____ by his superiors.
Answer:
upon
The phrasal verb "remarked upon" means to comment on or notice something. "Remarked on" is also correct, but the answer key specifies "upon."
There is little point in remonstrate ____ Raza. He won't listen to reason.
(a) with (b) for (c) to (d) from
8974
He was glad to be relieved ____ some of the detailed paperwork of the project.
Answer:
of
To be "relieved of" something means to be freed from a duty or burden.
The quality of his work has often been remarked ____ by his superiors.
(a) for (b) on (c) upon (d) onto
8975
He is not the kind of man to rejoice ____ other people's misfortunes.
Answer:
at
The verb "rejoice" is followed by the preposition "at," which means to express great happiness about something.
He was glad to be relieved ____ some of the detailed paperwork of the project.
(a) of (b) in (c) from (d) for
8976
He thought himself amply reimbursed ____ the loss of his cycle.
Answer:
for
The verb "reimbursed" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to repay someone for something.
He is not the kind of man to rejoice ____ other people's misfortunes.
(a) on (b) at (c) into (d) with
8977
If you would like to put ____ in an application I am sure it will be regarded ____ sympathy.
Answer:
with
The question seems to have a typo. It should likely be: "If you would like to put in an application I am sure it will be regarded with sympathy." The second blank is "with." The answer key for 192 is (a). This means the first blank is "in," and the second is "with." However, the first part of the question is "put ___ in an application." The phrasal verb is "put in an application." The question is written as "put in an application I am sure it will be regarded..." The provided answer key is (a). This indicates that the first blank is (a) "in". It's a typo in the question, but the answer key is clear.
He thought himself amply reimbursed ____ the loss of his cycle.
(a) from (b) with (c) for (d) in
8978
I wish he would refrain ____ scattering his ash all over the carpet.
Answer:
from
The verb "refrain" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to stop oneself from doing something.
If you would like to put ____ in an application I am sure it will be regarded ____ sympathy.
(a) with (b) for (c) on (d) from
8979
The minister referred ____ the importance to the nation of increased exports.
Answer:
to
The verb "refer" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to mention or allude to something.
I wish he would refrain ____ scattering his ash all over the carpet.
(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) from
8980
Water can be reduced ____ oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis.
Answer:
to
To be "reduced to" something means to be changed into a different state.
The minister referred ____ the importance to the nation of increased exports.
(a) in (b) to (c) with (d) onto