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
41
We kept our fingers crossed till the final results were declared.
Answer:
waited expectantly
To 'keep one's fingers crossed' means to hope for a good outcome or wait expectantly for something.
42
Just because he had won the competition, he should not ride the high horse.
Answer:
appear arrogant
To 'ride the high horse' (or get on one's high horse) means to behave in an arrogant or pompous manner.
43
Believe me, I am all at sea.
Answer:
puzzled
To be 'all at sea' means to be confused or puzzled about what to do.
44
The company has been handed to the new masters, lock, stock and barrel.
Answer:
Completely
'Lock, stock, and barrel' emphasizes that something is done completely, including every part.
45
He is the sort of man who would do anything for a consideration.
Answer:
if he were paid to do it
Doing something 'for a consideration' usually means doing it in exchange for money or payment.
46
His dealings are all above board.
Answer:
open
If dealings are 'above board', they are legitimate, honest, and open.
47
The co-operation and esprit de corps between the soldiers and the officers was directly responsible for their victory.
Answer:
unity
'Esprit de corps' refers to a feeling of pride, fellowship, and common loyalty shared by the members of a particular group (unity).
48
We should know the pros and cons of a thing before taking the final decision.
Answer:
for and against a thing
'Pros and cons' refer to the advantages and disadvantages (arguments for and against) of a situation.
49
Ram was left high and dry by his friends when he lost all his money.
Answer:
Isolated
To be left 'high and dry' means to be left in a difficult situation without help or resources (isolated).
50
Sumit had to look high and low before he could find his scooter key.
Answer:
Everywhere
To look 'high and low' means to look everywhere or in every possible place.