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
9061
If the fire-station had been got on ____ at once, the hotel might have been saved.
Answer:
to
The phrasal verb "get on to" means to contact someone. In this context, it means to contact the fire station.
He insisted that she remained in house, and got on ____ her book.
(a) to (b) with (c) from (d) in
9062
Raza has to get off ____ people because he cannot get on with them.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "get along with" (or "get on with") means to have a harmonious relationship with someone. The question is a bit strangely worded, but "get on with" fits the context of getting along with people. The answer key says (d) which implies "get on with them". So, the first part should be "get on with people".
If the fire-station had been got on ____ at once, the hotel might have been saved.
(a) to (b) into (c) with (d) from
9063
It was amazing that preparations for the landing were not got wind ____ by the enemy.
Answer:
of
The idiom "get wind of" means to hear a rumor or secret information about something.
Raza has to get off ____ people because he cannot get on with them.
(a) from (b) among (c) to (d) with
9064
If it is very urgent, I may be able to got hold ____ the doctor for you during the lunch hour.
Answer:
of
The phrasal verb "get hold of" means to find or contact someone.
It was amazing that preparations for the landing were not got wind ____ by the enemy.
(a) in (b) from (c) of (d) into
9065
Bandits raided the Habib Bank in Lahore this morning and got away ____ over 10 million rupees.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "get away with" means to escape punishment for a wrongdoing or to succeed in doing something bad. In this context, it means they escaped with the money.
If it is very urgent, I may be able to got hold ____ the doctor for you during the lunch hour.
(a) of (b) in (c) off (d) from
9066
Do not rest on your success follow ____ your success and start looking for new markets.
Answer:
up
The phrasal verb "follow up" means to pursue or investigate something further.
Bandits raided the Habib Bank in Lahore this morning and got away ____ over 10 million rupees.
(a) from (b) with (c) to (d) for
9067
Do not flinch ____ the facts!
Answer:
from
The verb "flinch" is followed by the preposition "from," which means to withdraw or shrink from something difficult or dangerous.
Do not rest on your success follow ____ your success and start looking for new markets.
(a) up (b) in (c) to (d) with
9068
No, he cannot go, I have not finished ____ him yet!
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "finished with" means to be done with something or someone.
Do not flinch ____ the facts!
(a) with (b) in (c) from (d) off
9069
Naeem neatly fended ____ a thrust at his chest.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "fend off" means to defend oneself against an attack.
No, he cannot go, I have not finished ____ him yet!
(a) with (b) in (c) from (d) to
9070
Time has expunged ____ his memory all recollections of these terrible events.
Answer:
from
The verb "expunged" means to erase or remove completely. It is followed by "from" to indicate the source from which something is removed.
Naeem neatly fended ____ a thrust at his chest.
(a) in (b) off (c) of (d) from