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
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When you submit your claim, don't forget to reckon ____ the money spent on petrol.
Answer:
in
To "reckon in" something means to include it in a calculation.
Water can be reduced ____ oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis.
(a) to (b) from (c) on (d) out
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Investment in this area is reckoned ____ money poured down the drain.
Answer:
as
To be "reckoned as" something means to be considered or regarded as that thing.
When you submit your claim, don't forget to reckon ____ the money spent on petrol.
(a) on (b) in (c) over (d) into
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I am afraid he can not be reasoned ____ making a public protest.
Answer:
into
The phrasal verb "reasoned into" means to persuade someone to do something by giving them reasons.
Investment in this area is reckoned ____ money poured down the drain.
(a) as (b) for (c) with (d) into
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I found his company unbearable. He could rattle ____ for hours about absolutely nothing at all.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "rattle on" means to talk continuously and rapidly about something.
I am afraid he can not be reasoned ____ making a public protest.
(a) to (b) into (c) for (d) out
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Mr. Latif rattled ____ a list that seemed to contain everyone of any celebrity.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "rattled off" means to say something quickly and without effort.
I found his company unbearable. He could rattle ____ for hours about absolutely nothing at all.
(a) on (b) off (c) in (d) with
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He rank ____ one of the most remarkable president of our time.
Answer:
as
The verb "rank" is followed by the preposition "as" when it means to be considered or classified in a certain way.
Mr. Latif rattled ____ a list that seemed to contain everyone of any celebrity.
(a) in (b) on (c) off (d) to
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I tried to raise objection ____ the situation, but it was no good.
Answer:
to
To "raise an objection to" something means to express opposition to it.
He rank ____ one of the most remarkable president of our time.
(a) for (b) as (c) on (d) at
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Dangerous emissions radiate ____ plutonium.
Answer:
from
The verb "radiate" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to emit something from a source.
I tried to raise objection ____ the situation, but it was no good.
(a) to (b) in (c) for (d) over
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You qualify ____ the vote, but Humza won't qualify till he is eighteen.
Answer:
for
The verb "qualify" is followed by the preposition "for" when it means to meet the requirements for something.
Dangerous emissions radiate ____ plutonium.
(a) in (b) from (c) to (d) with
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He has puzzled ____ the figures for hours without being able to make head or tail of them.
Answer:
over
The phrasal verb "puzzle over" means to think about a problem or question until you understand it.
You qualify ____ the vote, but Humza won't qualify till he is eighteen.
(a) for (b) to (c) with (d) on