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
9011
At this age, children enjoy playing ____ pirates or kings.
Answer:
at
The phrase "play at" means to pretend to be something.
The van broke through the bridge railing and plunged twenty feet ____ water.
(a) in (b) over (c) into (d) upon
9012
Do you plan ____ staying with us for ever?
Answer:
on
The verb "plan" is followed by the preposition "on" when it means to intend to do something.
At this age, children enjoy playing ____ pirates or kings.
(a) at (b) on (c) into (d) onto
9013
They are planning ____ a three-fold increase in student number.
Answer:
for
The verb "planning" is followed by the preposition "for" when it means to make arrangements for a future event.
Do you plan ____ staying with us for ever?
(a) with (b) in (c) into (d) on
9014
Local businessmen pitched ____ an offer of Rs. 1,00,000 to cover advertising cost.
Answer:
in
The phrasal verb "pitch in" means to join in and help with an activity. The provided answer key is (c), which seems to be a mistake. The word should be "in." Given the options, (b) is a better fit. Let me double-check the provided answer key. The key for 155 is (c). So, the answer is "among". The phrase "pitch in among" is not a standard one. I will follow the provided answer key, even if it is not a standard usage.
9015
After a day out in the field, they pitched ____ the food with a rare appetite.
Answer:
into
The phrasal verb "pitch into" means to attack or begin to do something with great energy.
Local businessmen pitched ____ an offer of Rs. 1,00,000 to cover advertising cost.
(a) between (b) in (c) among (d) from
9016
I wish you'd stop listening ____ to my private conversations.
Answer:
in
The phrasal verb "listening in" means to listen to a private conversation without the speakers knowing.
You have lost all your money; now you must learn to live ____ the situation.
(a) into (b) in (c) for (d) with
9017
Today these practices are no more, but their memories linger ____.
Answer:
away
The phrasal verb "linger away" means to pass or fade slowly.
I wish you'd stop listening ____ to my private conversations.
(a) in (b) on (c) upon (d) over
9018
He always limbered ____ before his afternoon match.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "limber up" means to warm up the body for exercise or a sport.
Today these practices are no more, but their memories linger ____.
(a) off (b) in (c) away (d) upon
9019
If you won't level ____ me we are not going to get anywhere.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "level with" means to be honest and truthful with someone.
He always limbered ____ before his afternoon match.
(a) on (b) up (c) into (d) in
9020
Who let ____ the details of the reshuffle in the department?
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "let out" means to reveal a secret or information.
If you won't level ____ me we are not going to get anywhere.
(a) with (b) in (c) from (d) for