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
8991
I am sure we can solve this problem if we can put our mind ____ it.
Answer:
to
The idiom "put one's mind to" means to concentrate on something and make a serious effort to do it.
He has puzzled ____ the figures for hours without being able to make head or tail of them.
(a) on (b) over (c) with (d) from
8992
The committers' pro-posals were put ____ briefly and force-fully.
Answer:
to
The phrasal verb "put to" is not standard here. The verb "put forward" is the correct one, which means to suggest a plan or idea. The provided answer key is (b). The phrase "put to" can be used to present something for consideration, so I will stick to the provided key.
I am sure we can solve this problem if we can put our mind ____ it.
(a) to (b) in (c) on (d) with
8993
A description of the wanted man has been put ____ to all mobile police petrol.
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "put out" means to issue or publish a statement or information.
The committers' pro-posals were put ____ briefly and force-fully.
(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) over
8994
Then what is the trouble? 'Nothing explicit that I can put my finger ____.
Answer:
on
The idiom "put one's finger on" means to identify or pinpoint something.
A description of the wanted man has been put ____ to all mobile police petrol.
(a) on (b) about (c) around (d) out
8995
There is not much optimism in the air, but at least both sides are putting a brave face ____ proceedings.
Answer:
on
The idiom "put a brave face on" something means to appear to be calm and confident in a difficult situation.
Then what is the trouble? 'Nothing explicit that I can put my finger ____.
(a) on (b) in (c) into (d) for
8996
Your proposal looks good on the paper, but I am not yet convinced it can be put ____ effect.
Answer:
into
The idiom "put into effect" means to implement or bring something into operation.
There is not much optimism in the air, but at least both sides are putting a brave face ____ proceedings.
(a) to (b) in (c) upon (d) on
8997
They did not put ____ their trust in the information they received from the well tried and veteran staff of eighth army.
Answer:
in
The phrase "put in trust" is not a standard one. The correct idiom is "put their trust in." The phrasal verb "put in" can mean to submit or apply. The provided answer is (a). "Put in their trust" is not common usage. Let's assume the question is a bit off, and the correct phrase is "put trust in." I will stick to the provided key.
Your proposal looks good on the paper, but I am not yet convinced it can be put ____ effect.
(a) in (b) into (c) to (d) on
8998
His arrival put heart ____ his subordinates.
Answer:
into
The idiom "put heart into" means to give courage or confidence to someone.
They did not put ____ their trust in the information they received from the well tried and veteran staff of eighth army.
(a) in (b) on (c) with (d) into
8999
She felt purged ____ all feelings of guilt.
Answer:
of
The verb "purged" is followed by the preposition "of," which means to get rid of something undesirable.
His arrival put heart ____ his subordinates.
(a) to (b) with (c) into (d) in
9000
A clause in the agreement provides ____ arbitration of all disputes by an independent.
Answer:
for
The verb "provides" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to make a provision for something.
She felt purged ____ all feelings of guilt.
(a) of (b) with (c) from (d) off