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
67461
The company has to dispense ___ the services of the inefficient employees.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'dispense with' means to get rid of something or someone. The company has to dispense with the services of the inefficient employees, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67462
The company has to acquit itself ___ the charges of corruption.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'acquit' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Acquit of' means to decide officially in a law court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime. The company has to acquit itself of the charges, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67463
He is good ___ mathematics and can solve any problem easily.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'good' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Good at' means to be skilled in a particular activity or subject. He is good at mathematics, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'In' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67464
She is married ___ her childhood sweetheart.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'married' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Married to' someone means to be their husband or wife. She is married to her childhood sweetheart, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'With' is incorrect in formal English. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67465
He is competent ___ his job and performs his duties efficiently.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'competent' is followed by 'for', 'in', or 'at'. 'Competent for' is used for a job or a position. He is competent for his job, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Competent in' is used for a skill or a subject. 'Competent at' is used for an activity. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67466
The company is indifferent ___ the welfare of its employees.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indifferent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Indifferent to' means to have no interest in or sympathy for someone or something. The company is indifferent to the welfare of its employees, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67467
He is different ___ his brother in every aspect.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'different' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Different from' is the standard and most widely accepted form. He is different from his brother, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Than' is used in American English, but 'from' is preferred in British English. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67468
She is catching ___ her friend after a long time.
Answer:
up with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'catching up with' means to talk to someone you have not seen for some time and find out what they have been doing. She is catching up with her friend, so 'up with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67469
He has to dream ___ becoming a successful entrepreneur in the future.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'dream' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Dream of' is used to imagine something that you would like to happen. He has to dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Dream about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67470
She is impervious ___ criticism and continues to work with dedication.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'impervious' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Impervious to' means not allowing something to pass through, or not influenced or affected by something. She is impervious to criticism, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.