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
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CHARY
Answer:
Cautious
Chary (محتاط) means being careful or wary of doing something.
Keen (چاہت رکھنے والا) means having a strong interest or enthusiasm.
Fervent (جذبہ سے بھرپور) means having or displaying intense feeling.
Confident (پراعتماد) means having a strong belief in one's abilities.
Cautious (محتاط) means being careful to avoid risks or mistakes.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ("Encountered") from the following sentence:
Many people have been experiencing the starting of heat wave and some of them have avoided going outside their homes.
A. Outside
B. Starting
C. Avoided
D. Experiencing
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DEMOLISH
Answer:
Ruin
Demolish (توڑنا) means to destroy or tear down something completely.
Create (بنانا) means to bring something into existence.
Fabricate (ترتیب دینا) means to make something, usually a story or item, that is not real.
Ruin (تباہ کرنا) means to destroy or severely damage something.
Shape (شکل دینا) means to form or mold something into a particular shape.
The foreign company is (chary) of investing in Africa.
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ANTICIPATED
Answer:
Predicted
Anticipated (انتظار کرنا) means to expect or predict something in advance.
Forgotten (بھولنا) means to not remember something.
Predicted (پیش گوئی کرنا) means to forecast or foresee something.
Suspected (شک کرنا) means to have doubts or mistrust about something.
Dreaded (خوف زدہ) means to fear or worry about something.
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INHERENT
Answer:
Inborn
Inherent (موروثی) means a quality or trait that is naturally a part of something.
Increase (اضافہ) means to make something larger or greater.
Superficial (سطحی) means shallow or only on the surface.
Inborn (فطری) means naturally present from birth.
Conclusion (اختتام) means the final part or outcome of something.
The next move of the opponent was (anticipated) by the team.
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BELIEF
Answer:
Faith
Belief (ایمان) means acceptance that something is true, often without proof.
Faith (ایمان) means complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
Promise (وعدہ) means a commitment or assurance to do something.
System (نظام) means an organized structure or method.
Religion (مذہب) means a system of belief in a deity or higher power.
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FATIGUE
Answer:
Tiredness
Fatigue (تھکاوٹ) means extreme tiredness or weariness.
Tiredness (تھکاوٹ) means the state of being tired.
Feebleness (کمزوری) means weakness or lack of strength.
Loaf (آرام کرنا) means to relax or be idle.
Effort (کوشش) means physical or mental energy put into a task.
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CONSPIRE
Answer:
Plot
Conspire (سازش کرنا) means to secretly plan or scheme, typically for a bad purpose.
Enact (عمل میں لانا) means to make a law or decision official.
Moderate (اعتدال پسند) means to make something less extreme or more balanced.
Plot (سازش کرنا) means to plan secretly, especially something harmful or illegal.
Assist (مدد کرنا) means to help or support someone.
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BAFFLE
Answer:
Puzzle
Baffle (چکرا دینا) means to confuse or perplex someone.
Puzzle (حیران کرنا) means to confuse or make something difficult to understand.
Influence (اثر ڈالنا) means to affect someone's behavior or thoughts.
Scold (ڈانٹنا) means to rebuke or criticize harshly.
Annoy (ناراض کرنا) means to irritate or bother.
The students have decided to (conspire) to steal the test papers.
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OLD
Answer:
Aged
Old (بوڑھا) refers to someone or something advanced in age.
Contemporary (ہم عصر) means belonging to the same period or time.
Aged (پرانی) refers to someone who is older in years.
Recent (حالیہ) means belonging to a time that is near the present.
Vernal (بہار کا) means related to spring.
Select the most appropriate synonym for the word "consensus" from the following sentence:
The landowner and the tenant mutually came to an agreement for decisive acceptance of its clause.
A. Decisive
B. Acceptance
C. Mutually
D. Agreement
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WRATHFUL
Answer:
Furious
Wrathful (غصے سے بھرا) means being very angry or enraged.
Pleased (خوش) means feeling happy or satisfied.
Amiable (خوش مزاج) means being friendly and pleasant.
Furious (جوشیلے) means extremely angry.
Cordial (دل سے) means warm, friendly, or sincere.
The promises made by the (old) minister were fulfilled.