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
9031
The director was aware that he was being intrigued ____, but he had no means of finding out how and by whom.
Answer:
against
The verb "intrigue" is followed by the preposition "against," meaning to make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
Recent events were jumbled ____ in her mind with scenes recalled from early childhood.
(a) with (b) in (c) on (d) at
9032
'My lord, it is obvious that the witness is being intimidated ____ remaining silent.
Answer:
into
The verb "intimidated" is followed by the preposition "into," which means to frighten or coerce someone into doing something.
The director was aware that he was being intrigued ____, but he had no means of finding out how and by whom.
(a) against (b) upon (c) with (d) into
9033
Nothing must be allowed to interfere ____ our search for the truth.
Answer:
with
The verb "interfere" is followed by the preposition "with," meaning to get in the way of or prevent something.
'My lord, it is obvious that the witness is being intimidated ____ remaining silent.
(a) upon (b) into (c) for (d) in
9034
An attractive feature of the course was the way the practical work had been integrated ____ the theoretical aspects.
Answer:
into
The verb "integrate" is followed by the preposition "into," meaning to combine with something else to form a complete whole.
Nothing must be allowed to interfere ____ our search for the truth.
(a) with (b) into (c) from (d) upon
9035
It is reassuring to have friends enquire ____ you when you are ill.
Answer:
after
To "enquire after" someone means to ask about their health or well-being.
An attractive feature of the course was the way the practical work had been integrated ____ the theoretical aspects.
(a) with (b) in (c) into (d) to
9036
The whole class was infected ____ the teacher's enthusiasm for the subject.
Answer:
with
The verb "infect" is followed by the preposition "with," which means to contaminate or affect someone with a feeling, idea, or quality.
It is reassuring to have friends enquire ____ you when you are ill.
(a) from (b) in (c) for (d) after
9037
He was profoundly and physically infatuated ____ her.
Answer:
with
The adjective "infatuated" is followed by the preposition "with," meaning to be inspired with an intense but short-lived passion for someone.
The whole class was infected ____ the teacher's enthusiasm for the subject.
(a) with (b) to (c) from (d) in
9038
Raza would indulge ____ a short sleep in his arm chair.
Answer:
in
The verb "indulge" is followed by the preposition "in" when it means to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
He was profoundly and physically infatuated ____ her.
(a) to (b) with (c) from (d) after
9039
The Government has incorporated ____ the bill many suggestions put forward by the opposition.
Answer:
into
The verb "incorporate" is followed by the preposition "into" when it means to include or combine something into a whole.
Raza would indulge ____ a short sleep in his arm chair.
(a) in (b) on (c) upon (d) to
9040
All the swimmers have improved ____ their previous best performance.
Answer:
on
The verb "improve" is followed by the preposition "on" when it means to do better than a previous result.
The Government has incorporated ____ the bill many suggestions put forward by the opposition.
(a) into (b) in (c) over (d) around