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
71
She denied point-blank her involvement in the crime.
Answer:
Directly
'Point-blank' means in a direct, blunt, and unqualified manner, often used regarding a refusal or denial.
72
He is so innocent that he wears his heart on his sleeve.
Answer:
Express his feelings openly
To 'wear one's heart on one's sleeve' means to display one's emotions and feelings openly rather than hiding them.
73
He took his father's advice to heart.
Answer:
seriously
To take something 'to heart' means to consider it very seriously and be deeply affected by it.
74
The officer called for an explanation from the cashier for the shortage of cash.
Answer:
demanded
The phrase 'called for' in this context means to require or demand something authoritative.
75
His speech fell short on the audience.
Answer:
Had no effect
To 'fall short' means to fail to reach a target or to have no effect/impact on the intended audience.
76
The project advanced by leaps and bounds.
Answer:
rapidly
The idiom 'by leaps and bounds' means to happen very quickly or with rapid progress.
77
A sneering fault-finder to whom nothing appeals.
Answer:
Cynic
Cynic: A sneering fault-finder to whom nothing appeals. (Urdu: نکتہ چین، جو ہر چیز میں عیب نکالتا ہو۔)
78
The husband of an unfaithful wife.
Answer:
Cuckold
Cuckold: The husband of an unfaithful wife. (Urdu: بے وفا بیوی کا شوہر۔)
79
Prone to believe easily.
Answer:
Skeptic
Credulous: Prone to believe easily. (Urdu: بھروسہ کرنے والا، جو آسانی سے یقین کر لیتا ہو۔)
80
A person full of crazy or eccentric ideas.
Answer:
Crank
Crank: A person full of crazy or eccentric ideas. (Urdu: عجیب و غریب خیالات والا شخص، سنکی۔)