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
67551
He is courteous ___ everyone and is liked by all.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'courteous' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Courteous to' means to be polite and respectful to someone. He is courteous to everyone, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67552
He has been entrusted ___ the responsibility of managing the entire project.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'entrusted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Entrusted with' means to be given the responsibility for something. He has been given the responsibility, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used if the sentence was 'The responsibility was entrusted to him'. Option (c) 'for' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' would be used to mention who entrusted him with the responsibility.
67553
He is not guilty ___ the crime he was accused of.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'guilty' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Guilty of' a crime means to have committed it. He is not guilty of the crime, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67554
The company is made ___ a combination of different departments.
Answer:
up of
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'made up of' means to consist of different parts. The company is made up of different departments, so 'up of' is the correct preposition. 'Made from' is used when the material is changed in the process of making something. 'Made with' is used for the ingredients of food. 'Made by' is used for the maker. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67555
He is not content ___ what he has and is always craving for more.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'content' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Content with' means to be satisfied with what you have. He is not satisfied with what he has, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
67556
She is destitute ___ money and has to beg for a living.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'destitute' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Destitute of' means to be without something that is necessary. She is destitute of money, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67557
The company is not immune ___ the effects of the global recession.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'immune' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Immune to' something means not affected or harmed by it. The company is not immune to the effects of the recession, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is also sometimes used but 'to' is the preferred and more common preposition. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67558
The students are prohibited ___ using mobile phones during the exam.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'prohibited' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Prohibited from' doing something means to be forbidden to do it. The students are forbidden from using mobile phones, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' would be used to mention who prohibited them. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
67559
The company has to warn its employees ___ the dangers of using social media at work.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The verb 'warn' is followed by the preposition 'against' when advising someone not to do something. 'Warn against' means to advise someone not to do something that is dangerous or stupid. The company has to warn its employees against the dangers, so 'against' is the correct preposition. Options (a) and (b) 'about' and 'of' can also be used, but 'against' is stronger and more specific in this context. Option (d) is incorrect.
67560
He is not fit ___ this job as he lacks the necessary skills and experience.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'fit' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Fit for' something means to be suitable for it. He is not suitable for the job, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used with an infinitive, e.g., 'fit to be a leader'. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'at' is grammatically incorrect.