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
67511
She is contrary ___ her sister in every way.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'contrary' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Contrary to' means to be opposite to something. She is contrary to her sister, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67512
She is charged ___ with the responsibility of looking after the children.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'charged' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Charged with' a responsibility means to be given that responsibility. She is charged with the responsibility, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (a) is incorrect because 'charged' requires a preposition here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67513
The company specializes ___ manufacturing high-tech electronic devices.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'specializes' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Specializes in' means to be an expert in a particular area of work, study, or business. The company specializes in manufacturing electronic devices, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'on' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
67514
He is weak ___ mathematics.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'weak' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Weak in' is used for a subject. He is weak in mathematics, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Weak at' is used for an activity. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67515
He is dependent ___ his parents for his livelihood.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The adjective 'dependent' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Dependent on' means to need someone or something for support. He is dependent on his parents, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67516
The company is admitted ___ the hospital with a high fever.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'admitted' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Admitted to' a hospital means to be taken into a hospital for treatment. He is admitted to the hospital, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67517
He has to interfere ___ other people's affairs, as it is none of his business.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'interfere' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Interfere in' is used for a situation or an activity. He has to interfere in other people's affairs, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Interfere with' means to prevent something from working effectively. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67518
He is assenting ___ the proposal.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'assenting' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Assenting to' means to agree to something. He is assenting to the proposal, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67519
The children were marveling ___ the magician's incredible tricks.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'marvel' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'To marvel at' something means to be very surprised or impressed by it. The children were marveling at the tricks, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67520
He has to listen ___ the instructions carefully before starting the exam.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'listen' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Listen to' means to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them. He has to listen to the instructions, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.