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
9021
I'll be lenient this time, but you won't be left ____ again.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "left off" means to be excused from something, such as a punishment.
Who let ____ the details of the reshuffle in the department?
(a) to (b) out (c) over (d) with
9022
The decorations can be left ____ for another day.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "left up" means to keep something in its place or to keep it displayed.
I'll be lenient this time, but you won't be left ____ again.
(a) off (b) in (c) from (d) with
9023
If he offered me a small part in his production, I'd leap ____ the chance.
Answer:
at
The phrasal verb "leap at" means to eagerly accept an opportunity.
The decorations can be left ____ for another day.
(a) up (b) over (c) on (d) into
9024
It seemed that he was going to lash out ____ her but he controlled himself.
Answer:
at
The phrasal verb "lash out at" means to hit or attack someone violently or verbally.
If he offered me a small part in his production, I'd leap ____ the chance.
(a) at (b) on (c) onto (d) over
9025
The editor laboured ____ the manuscript till early morning.
Answer:
over
The verb "laboured" is followed by the preposition "over," which means to work hard at something.
It seemed that he was going to lash out ____ her but he controlled himself.
(a) at (b) in (c) on (d) to
9026
The driver was knocked ____ at the moment of impact, and could remember nothing of how the accident happened.
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "knocked out" means to be made unconscious.
The editor laboured ____ the manuscript till early morning.
(a) in (b) over (c) into (d) upon
9027
Our elder son has been knocking ____ Europe for several months. We don't know exactly where he is or what he is doing.
Answer:
about
The phrasal verb "knocking about" means to be moving around a place without a clear purpose.
The driver was knocked ____ at the moment of impact, and could remember nothing of how the accident happened.
(a) out (b) in (c) about (d) off
9028
The woman threw her coat on a chair kicked ____ her shoes.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "kicked off" means to start something, but in this context, it means to remove one's shoes by kicking.
Our elder son has been knocking ____ Europe for several months. We don't know exactly where he is or what he is doing.
(a) about (b) round (c) into (d) through
9029
Is this the way to Lahore? 'Yes just keep ____ till you reach Ravi Bridge; then you will see the signs of Lahore.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "keep on" means to continue doing something or moving forward.
The woman threw her coat on a chair kicked ____ her shoes.
(a) on (b) of (c) off (d) in
9030
Recent events were jumbled ____ in her mind with scenes recalled from early childhood.
Answer:
in
The phrasal verb "jumbled in" means to be mixed up or confused in one's mind.
Is this the way to Lahore? 'Yes just keep ____ till you reach Ravi Bridge; then you will see the signs of Lahore.
(a) on (b) up (c) onto (d) about