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
9101
When he finally came round ____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had expected.
Answer:
to
The phrasal verb "come around to" means to eventually accept or agree to something.
The modern child finds it difficult to conceive ____ a time when there was no radio or TV.
(a) in (b) of (c) in (d) up
9102
I came ____ an old friend in liberty market this morning.
Answer:
across
The phrasal verb "come across" means to meet or find someone or something by chance.
When he finally came round ____ writing the letter, he found his feelings were easier to express than he had expected.
(a) to (b) in (c) against (d) with
9103
I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come ____ to make me the odd man out.
Answer:
about
"Come about" means to happen or to occur. In this context, it refers to the existence of machinery and techniques that have happened or become prevalent.
I came ____ an old friend in liberty market this morning.
(a) around (b) round (c) across (d) with
9104
When the man saw the police car, he cleared ____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "clear off" means to go away quickly.
I am not saying I am useless, but machinery and modern techniques have come ____ to make me the odd man out.
(a) about (b) around (c) in (d) round
9105
A young officer was charged ____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
Answer:
with
To be "charged with" a task or responsibility means to be entrusted with it.
When the man saw the police car, he cleared ____ as fast as his legs could carry him.
(a) away (b) of (c) off (d) to
9106
When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed ____ relatively smoothly.
Answer:
over
The phrasal verb "change over" means to switch or convert from one system or state to another.
A young officer was charged ____ the task of taking 200 prisoners to the rear.
(a) for (b) by (c) in (d) with
9107
When one is adolescent one often gets caught up ____ one's thoughts and dreams.
Answer:
in
The phrase "caught up in" means to be completely engrossed or involved in something.
When Britain adopted the decimal system for its money, it changed ____ relatively smoothly.
(a) over (b) for (c) to (d) in
9108
The eagle swooped ____ and carried a sleeping lizard.
Answer:
down
The verb "swoop" means to move rapidly downwards through the air. The phrasal verb "swoop down" emphasizes this downward movement.
When one is adolescent one often gets caught up ____ one's thoughts and dreams.
(a) into (b) on (c) in (d) around
9109
Jamil, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ____ tears.
Answer:
into
The phrase "burst into" is a common idiom meaning to suddenly start doing something, such as "burst into tears" or "burst into laughter."
The eagle swooped ____ and carried a sleeping lizard.
(a) up (b) down (c) off (d) in
9110
South Africa brushed ____ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.
Answer:
off
The phrasal verb "brush off" means to disregard or dismiss something or someone in a dismissive manner.
Jamil, who has been nervous and jumpy lately, suddenly burst ____ tears.
(a) in (b) into (c) on (d) with