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
9041
As there was no train until the late evening he had to imposed himself ____ his hosts for longer than he had intended.
Answer:
on
To "impose on" someone means to take advantage of them by making an unreasonable request or by intruding.
All the swimmers have improved ____ their previous best performance.
(a) from (b) on (c) in (d) to
9042
The revolutionary leaders implanted ____ the peasants the determination to take and own the land on which they worked.
Answer:
in
To "implant in" someone means to establish an idea or attitude in their mind.
As there was no train until the late evening he had to imposed himself ____ his hosts for longer than he had intended.
(a) on (b) in (c) with (d) from
9043
The cabinet was impelled ____ extreme measures.
Answer:
to
The verb "impelled" means to drive, force, or urge someone to do something. The correct preposition is "to."
The revolutionary leaders implanted ____ the peasants the determination to take and own the land on which they worked.
(a) on (b) down (c) in (d) at
9044
When a body is immersed ____ a fluid it apparently loses weight.
Answer:
in
The verb "immersed" is followed by the preposition "in," which means to be submerged in a liquid.
The cabinet was impelled ____ extreme measures.
(a) to (b) with (c) in (d) into
9045
The streets were littered with stones and bottles hurled ____ the policemen.
Answer:
at
The verb "hurl" is followed by "at" when something is thrown towards a target.
When a body is immersed ____ a fluid it apparently loses weight.
(a) with (b) to (c) on (d) in
9046
The best one could hope ____ was to attract no attention either way.
Answer:
for
The phrasal verb "hope for" means to want something to happen.
The streets were littered with stones and bottles hurled ____ the policemen.
(a) on (b) at (c) upon (d) to
9047
Their life was hedged ____ with petty restrictions.
Answer:
round
The phrasal verb "hedged round" means to be confined or limited by something. "Hedged about" and "hedged around" are also common, but the answer key specifies "round."
The best one could hope ____ was to attract no attention either way.
(a) for (b) with (c) in (d) to
9048
Starting a new business is hedged ____ financial and staffing problems.
Answer:
about
The phrasal verb "hedged about" means to be surrounded or restricted by something.
Their life was hedged ____ with petty restrictions.
(a) around (b) about (c) round (d) at
9049
His temperament does not harmonize ____ a slow, even pace of life.
Answer:
with
The verb "harmonize" is followed by the preposition "with" when it means to be in agreement or accord with something.
Starting a new business is hedged ____ financial and staffing problems.
(a) in (b) about (c) out (d) over
9050
Don't let go, hang ____ tight.
Answer:
on
The phrasal verb "hang on" means to hold on tightly or to wait for a short time.
His temperament does not harmonize ____ a slow, even pace of life.
(a) with (b) in (c) to (d) into