All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
66791
The company is foreign ___ the concept of work-life balance.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'foreign' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Foreign to' means to be unfamiliar or strange. The concept is foreign to the company, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
66792
The company has to invest ___ new technology to improve its productivity.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'invest' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Invest in' something means to put money, effort, or time into it to make a profit or get an advantage. The company has to invest in new technology, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'on' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
66793
He is bringing ___ the new year with a grand party.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'bringing in' the new year means to celebrate its beginning. He is bringing in the new year, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Bringing out' means to produce something new. 'Bringing up' means to raise a child. 'Bringing about' means to cause something to happen. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
66794
The company has confidence ___ its employees.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The noun 'confidence' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Confidence in' means to have a strong belief in someone's abilities or qualities. The company has confidence in its employees, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
66795
The company is covered ___ a thick layer of dust.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'covered' is followed by 'with', 'by', or 'in'. 'Covered with' is used to say that something is on the surface of something else. The desk is covered with dust, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Covered by' is used for the agent. 'Covered in' is also possible. Both 'with' and 'in' are correct. Option (d) is incorrect.
66796
She is charged ___ the murder of her husband.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'charged' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Charged with' means to be accused of a crime. She is charged with murder, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
66797
He is thinking ___ changing his job.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'thinking' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Thinking of' is used to mean to consider doing something. He is thinking of changing his job, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Thinking about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
66798
His comments were not pertinent ___ the topic of discussion.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'pertinent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Pertinent to' means relating directly to the subject being considered. His comments were not pertinent to the topic, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
66799
The company is sanguine ___ its future prospects.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'sanguine' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Sanguine of' means to be optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently difficult situation. The company is sanguine of its future, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Sanguine about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
66800
He is not quick ___ understanding complex concepts and needs more time.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'quick' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to a skill. 'Quick at' means to be able to do something quickly and efficiently. He is not quick at understanding, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.