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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PERUSE
Answer:
Check
Peruse (دھیان سے پڑھنا) means to read or examine something carefully.
Draw (خود کھینچنا) means to create images or illustrations.
Narrate (بیان کرنا) means to tell a story or describe events.
Check (چیک کرنا) means to inspect or verify.
Pursue (پیچھا کرنا) means to chase or follow with a goal.
The salesman (yielded) to the demands of his corrupt boss.
382
MATCHING
Answer:
Resembling
Matching (ہم آہنگ) means to be similar or identical.
Resembling (مشابہ) means to look like or be similar to.
Appointing (مقرر کرنا) means to assign someone to a position.
Adoring (عشق کرنا) means to regard with deep love and admiration.
Distinguishing (ممتاز کرنا) means to recognize or point out differences.
383
ABOUND
Answer:
Flourish
Abound (کثرت سے ہونا) means to exist in large numbers or quantities.
Flourish (ترقی کرنا) means to grow or develop in a healthy and vigorous way.
Succeed (کامیاب ہونا) means to achieve the desired outcome.
Adequate (کافی) means satisfactory or enough.
Increase (اضافہ کرنا) means to become greater in number or amount.
384
INSIDIOUS
Answer:
Harmful
Insidious (چالاک) refers to something harmful that happens gradually and without obvious signs.
Secure (محفوظ) means free from danger or harm.
Protected (محفوظ) means kept safe from harm or injury.
Safe (محفوظ) means free from danger.
Harmful (نقصان دہ) means causing harm or injury.
385
HOSTILE
Answer:
Unfriendly
Hostile (دشمن) means unfriendly or antagonistic.
Hospitable (مہمان نواز) means welcoming and friendly toward guests.
Pleasant (خوشگوار) means giving a sense of happiness or satisfaction.
Unfriendly (دشمن) means not friendly or showing hostility.
Empathetic (ہمدرد) means showing compassion or understanding for others.
Select the most appropriate synonym for the word "Ready" in the following sentence:
She was preparing dinner in an organised manner using well-equipped tools while listening to the radio.
A. Preparing
B. Equipped
C. Listening
D. Organised
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FEEBLE
Answer:
Weak
Feeble (کمزور) means lacking strength or power.
Weak (کمزور) also means lacking physical strength.
Strong (طاقتور) means having great strength.
Unheedful (لاپرواہ) means not paying attention.
Baneful (زہر آلود) means causing harm or destruction.
387
PERSUADE
Answer:
Impress
Persuade (قائل کرنا) means to convince someone to believe or do something.
Outrage (غصہ) means to make someone angry or furious.
Halt (رکنا) means to stop or bring to an end.
Suppress (دبانا) means to put an end to something by force or authority.
Impress (متاثر کرنا) means to make someone feel admiration or respect.
388
INCULCATE
Answer:
Instil
Inculcate (رکھنا) means to teach something by persistent instruction or effort.
Import (درآمد کرنا) means to bring goods or ideas into a country or place.
Inspire (حوصلہ افزائی کرنا) means to stimulate or encourage someone to take action.
Instil (ڈالنا) means to gradually impart an idea or feeling.
Endanger (خطرے میں ڈالنا) means to put something at risk.
She had an ability to (persuade) others.
389
ZEALOUS
Answer:
Enthusiastic
Zealous (جذبہ سے بھرپور) means showing great enthusiasm or passion.
Indifferent (لاپرواہ) means having no interest or concern.
Enthusiastic (جذبے سے بھرپور) means showing strong excitement and interest.
Apathetic (بے پرواہ) means showing little or no emotion.
Detached (الگ) means disconnected or uninterested.
We must remember that what we teach our children is what we (inculcate) in them.
390
GENUINE
Answer:
Authentic
Genuine (اصلی) means something that is real or authentic.
Deceptive (چالاک) refers to something intended to mislead.
Fabricated (جھوٹا) refers to something made up or false.
Erroneous (غلط) means something incorrect.
Authentic (اصلی) means genuine or real, as in "The document was verified as authentic."