General English MCQs
Topic Notes: General English
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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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OBLIGATORY
Answer:
Compulsory
Obligatory (لازمی) means something that is required by law or rule.
Unnecessary (غیر ضروری) means not needed or irrelevant.
Compulsory (لازمی) means required by law or rule; mandatory.
Chosen (چنا ہوا) refers to something that has been selected.
Optional (اختیاری) means something that is not required, but available as a choice.
Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and they were (hysterical).
A. Emotional
B. Dangerous
C. Funny
D. Scary
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REMORSE
Answer:
Repentance
Remorse (پچھتاوا) means deep regret or guilt for one's actions.
Repentance (توبہ) means feeling regret or sorrow for something wrong one has done.
Slow (آہستہ) means moving at a reduced speed.
Liberate (آزاد کرنا) means to set someone or something free.
Affinity (وابستگی) means a natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word (‘stagnant’) from the following sentence:
Reeta was motionless after knowing that her brother had become mentally unstable after seeing the fatal accident on Tuesday night.
A. Motionless
B. Fatal
C. Unstable
D. Accident
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MAGNIFY
Answer:
Expand
Magnify (بڑھانا) means to make something appear larger or more important.
Expand (پھیلانا) means to increase in size or extent.
Magnanimous (نیک دل) means very generous or forgiving.
Miniature (میکنٹیکل) means very small in size.
Underemphasise (کم اہمیت دینا) means to give less importance or attention to something.
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DELIBERATE
Answer:
Planned
Deliberate (سوچ سمجھ کر) means done intentionally and with careful thought.
Casual (غیر متعمد) means done without serious thought or planning.
Hasty (جلدی کرنا) means done in a hurry without careful consideration.
Planned (منصوبہ بند) means thought out or arranged in advance.
Rushed (جلدی کرنا) means to hurry or act without sufficient time or consideration.
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SATISFACTION
Answer:
Contentment
Satisfaction (اطمینان) means fulfillment or contentment from achieving something.
Refreshment (تروتازگی) means something that refreshes or re-energizes.
Pride (فخر) means a sense of deep pleasure or satisfaction from one's achievements.
Contentment (اطمینان) means a state of happiness and satisfaction.
Bliss (خوشی) means supreme happiness or joy.
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MUTATE
Answer:
Change
Mutate (تبدیل ہونا) means to change or undergo transformation.
Replicate (نقل کرنا) means to make an exact copy or reproduction.
Imitate (نقل کرنا) means to copy or follow someone or something.
Change (تبدیلی) means to make something different from its original state.
Incise (چھیلنا) means to cut into something, often for marking or engraving.
Visiting a book fair always fills my heart with a great (satisfaction).
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CONNOTE
Answer:
Convey
Connote (اظہار کرنا) means to imply or suggest an additional meaning.
Care (پرواہ کرنا) means to show concern or interest.
Comment (تبصرہ کرنا) means to express an opinion.
Criticise (تنقید کرنا) means to express disapproval.
Convey (منتقل کرنا) means to communicate or express.
Select the synonym of the word ("reproduce") from the sentence:
Many scientific researches have proved that DNA replicates itself in the human body and is an enzyme-based catalyst reaction.
A. Reaction
B. Proved
C. Researches
D. Replicates
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DEVASTATING
Answer:
Destructive
Devastating (تباہ کن) means causing severe damage or destruction.
Fortunate (خوش نصیب) means lucky or beneficial.
Destructive (تباہ کن) means causing great harm or damage.
Emerging (ابھرتا ہوا) means coming into view or becoming more prominent.
Flourishing (پھولنا) means thriving or prospering.
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CREDIBLE
Answer:
Dependable
Credible (قابل اعتبار) means believable or trustworthy.
Digestible (آسانی سے ہضم ہونے والا) means easy to digest or understand.
Commendable (تعریف کے قابل) means worthy of praise.
Detachable (جدا کرنے کے قابل) means able to be separated.
Dependable (قابل اعتماد) means reliable or trustworthy.
A wide-ranging effort is being made to safeguard lives and livelihoods by addressing the (devastating) near-term socio-economic, humanitarian, and human rights aspects of the crisis.
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FRAGILE
Answer:
Delicate
Fragile (نرم) means easily broken or delicate.
Fanatic (جنونی) means a person with excessive zeal or enthusiasm.
Firm (مضبوط) means strong or solid.
Composed (پرامن) means calm or in control.
Delicate (نرم) means easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
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