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
9001
May we proceed ____ the election of the committee.
Answer:
to
The verb "proceed" is followed by the preposition "to," which means to begin a course of action.
A clause in the agreement provides ____ arbitration of all disputes by an independent.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to
9002
It is helpful in probing ____ the problem to make a statement about (the patient's) mental health and ill health.
Answer:
into
The verb "probing" is followed by the preposition "into," which means to investigate or explore something in depth.
May we proceed ____ the election of the committee.
(a) in (b) from (c) for (d) to
9003
They appear determined to press ahead ____ plans to increase the rate of Income Tax.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "press ahead with" means to continue with a plan or action despite difficulties.
It is helpful in probing ____ the problem to make a statement about (the patient's) mental health and ill health.
(a) into (b) in (c) on (d) with
9004
He was presented ____ the keys of the city.
Answer:
with
The verb "presented" is followed by the preposition "with" when someone is given something.
They appear determined to press ahead ____ plans to increase the rate of Income Tax.
(a) in (b) with (c) to (d) on
9005
Retiring members of the Board were precluded ____ seeking re-election for three years.
Answer:
from
The verb "precluded" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to prevent someone from doing something.
He was presented ____ the keys of the city.
(a) with (b) in (c) for (d) to
9006
The class teacher would pounce ____ every slip the child made, however, slight.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "pounce on" means to eagerly seize an opportunity or to criticize someone sharply.
Retiring members of the Board were precluded ____ seeking re-election for three years.
(a) for (b) with (c) from (d) in
9007
The rest of the pudding was polished ____ by the children.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "polish off" means to finish something quickly, especially food.
The class teacher would pounce ____ every slip the child made, however, slight.
(a) with (b) on (c) in (d) down
9008
What are you doing poking ____ among my private papers.
Answer:
about
The phrasal verb "poke about" means to search or rummage around in a casual way.
The rest of the pudding was polished ____ by the children.
(a) away (b) in (c) off (d) of
9009
He plunged ____ every debate organized by the society.
Answer:
into
The phrasal verb "plunge into" means to become involved in a discussion or activity.
What are you doing poking ____ among my private papers.
(a) about (b) around (c) in (d) into
9010
The van broke through the bridge railing and plunged twenty feet ____ water.
Answer:
into
The verb "plunge" is followed by the preposition "into" when something moves rapidly downwards.
He plunged ____ every debate organized by the society.
(a) to (b) in (c) upon (d) into