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
67501
She has to jest ___ her friend's new haircut, as it looks funny.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'jest' is followed by 'at' or 'about'. 'Jest at' means to make jokes about someone or something. She has to jest at her friend's new haircut, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Jest about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67502
The company has to guard ___ any potential threats to its security.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The verb 'guard' is followed by the preposition 'against'. 'Guard against' means to protect someone or something from being harmed or damaged. The company has to guard against any potential threats, so 'against' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67503
She is glaring ___ her opponent with anger and hatred.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'glaring' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Glaring at' means to look at someone or something in an angry way. She is glaring at her opponent, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67504
He is desirous ___ visiting the new museum.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'desirous' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Desirous of' means to want something. He is desirous of visiting the new museum, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67505
The company is irrelevant ___ the current market trends.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'irrelevant' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Irrelevant to' means to not be related to something. The information is irrelevant to the current topic, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67506
She has an inherent talent ___ music, which she inherited from her mother.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'talent' is correctly followed by the preposition 'for'. The phrase 'talent for' indicates a natural aptitude or skill in a particular area. She has a natural skill for music, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' and (c) 'at' are sometimes used colloquially but 'for' is the grammatically standard choice. Option (d) 'with' is incorrect.
67507
The company is debarred ___ the contract.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'debarred' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Debarred from' doing something means to be officially prevented from doing it. The company is debarred from the contract, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67508
He was deprived ___ his basic rights and was treated unfairly.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'deprived' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Deprived of' means to have something taken away from you. His basic rights were taken away, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' would be used to mention who deprived him of his rights.
67509
She is allergic ___ pollen.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'allergic' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Allergic to' something means to have an allergy to it. She is allergic to pollen, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67510
The company is clothed ___ a reputation of being a socially responsible organization.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'clothed' is followed by the preposition 'in'. In a metaphorical sense, 'clothed in' means to be covered or surrounded by something. The company is clothed in a reputation, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.