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
67571
He is irritated ___ the constant noise from the construction site.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The adjective 'irritated' is followed by 'by', 'with', or 'at'. 'Irritated by' is used for the cause of the irritation. He is irritated by the constant noise, so 'by' is the correct preposition. 'Irritated with' is used for a person. 'Irritated at' is used for a situation. Options (d) is incorrect.
67572
He is admiring ___ her for her courage.
Answer:
her for
**Rule:** The verb 'admiring' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. It is followed by 'for' to show the reason for admiration. He is admiring her for her courage, so 'her for' is the correct choice. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67573
He is related ___ me by marriage.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'related' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Related to' someone means to be a member of the same family. He is related to me, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67574
He is popular ___ his friends for his sense of humor.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'popular' is followed by 'with' or 'among'. 'Popular with' is used to show that someone is liked by a group of people. He is popular with his friends, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Popular among' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67575
He is impervious ___ the advice of his elders and does what he wants.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'impervious' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Impervious to' means to not be influenced or affected by something. He is impervious to the advice, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67576
The company is deficient ___ funds to start a new project.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'deficient' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Deficient in' means not having enough of something. The company is deficient in funds, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67577
The company is threatened ___ a lawsuit by its former employee.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'threatened' is followed by 'with' or 'by'. 'Threatened with' is used to show what someone is being threatened with. The company is threatened with a lawsuit, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Threatened by' is used for the person or thing that is making the threat. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67578
He is compassionate ___ the poor and needy.
Answer:
towards
**Rule:** The adjective 'compassionate' is followed by the preposition 'towards'. 'Compassionate towards' means to feel or show sympathy and concern for others. He is compassionate towards the poor, so 'towards' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67579
He is displeased ___ his performance in the test.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'displeased' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Displeased with' means to be annoyed or unhappy with something. He is displeased with his performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67580
He is acquainted ___ the latest developments in his field of work.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'acquainted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Acquainted with' means to be familiar with something. He is acquainted with the latest developments, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.