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
9051
When Farooq was offered a trip to Hong Kong by his employers he grasped ____ it with both hands.
Answer:
at
The phrasal verb "grasp at" means to eagerly seize an opportunity.
Don't let go, hang ____ tight.
(a) on (b) in (c) over (d) at
9052
The public were warned not to grappled ____ the fugitive, as he was armed and dangerous.
Answer:
with
The verb "grapple" is followed by the preposition "with" when it means to struggle or cope with something.
When Farooq was offered a trip to Hong Kong by his employers he grasped ____ it with both hands.
(a) over (b) on (c) at (d) in
9053
The general was content to give ____ a few stronger, miles of desert and retreat to a fortified line.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "give up" means to abandon or surrender something.
The public were warned not to grappled ____ the fugitive, as he was armed and dangerous.
(a) with (b) in (c) on (d) to
9054
Give ____ shoving! You will have me off this chair in a minute.
Answer:
over
The phrasal verb "give over" means to stop doing something annoying.
The general was content to give ____ a few stronger, miles of desert and retreat to a fortified line.
(a) up (b) in (c) on (d) out
9055
All papers must be given ____ before 12:30 p.m. Candidates failing to observe this rule may be disqualified.
Answer:
in
The phrasal verb "give in" means to submit or hand something over.
Give ____ shoving! You will have me off this chair in a minute.
(a) to (b) upon (c) in (d) over
9056
General Zia was a much more able president then he is given credit ____.
Answer:
for
To "get credit for" something means to be praised or acknowledged for it.
All papers must be given ____ before 12:30 p.m. Candidates failing to observe this rule may be disqualified.
(a) in (b) on (c) to (d) with
9057
Ammunition could not be got through ____ the garrison, and they were forced to surrender.
Answer:
to
The phrasal verb "get through to" means to reach someone or something.
General Zia was a much more able president then he is given credit ____.
(a) in (b) for. (c) to (d) with
9058
There were a number linguistic problems to be got ____ in preparing the text of the treaty.
Answer:
over
The phrasal verb "get over" means to overcome or deal with a problem.
Ammunition could not be got through ____ the garrison, and they were forced to surrender.
(a) in (b) to (c) over (d) with
9059
I wish I could get out ____ going to the party this evening; I don't feel like standing around making polite conversation for three hours.
Answer:
of
The phrasal verb "get out of" means to avoid or escape from a responsibility or duty.
There were a number linguistic problems to be got ____ in preparing the text of the treaty.
(a) with (b) off (c) from (d) over
9060
He insisted that she remained in house, and got on ____ her book.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "get on with" means to continue or proceed with a task.
I wish I could get out ____ going to the party this evening; I don't feel like standing around making polite conversation for three hours.
(a) of (b) from (c) with (d) on