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
67581
She is jesting ___ her friend's new hairstyle.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The verb 'jesting' is followed by 'about' or 'at'. 'Jesting about' means to make jokes about someone or something. She is jesting about her friend's new hairstyle, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Jesting at' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67582
She is obliged ___ her friend for his help.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'obliged' is followed by 'to' and 'for'. 'Obliged to' is used for the person you are grateful to. She is obliged to her friend, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Obliged for' is used for the reason for being grateful. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67583
The company is obedient ___ the laws of the country.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'obedient' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Obedient to' means to do what you are told to do. The company is obedient to the laws, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67584
He is engaged ___ a beautiful girl from his hometown.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'engaged' is followed by 'to' when it means to have formally agreed to marry. He is engaged to a beautiful girl, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Engaged with' means to be involved with someone or something. 'Engaged in' means to be taking part in an activity. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect in this context.
67585
He is hard ___ hearing and needs a hearing aid.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The phrase 'hard of hearing' means to be partially deaf. He is hard of hearing, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67586
The company has to rely ___ its own resources to fund the new project.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'rely' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Rely on' means to depend on someone or something. The company has to rely on its own resources, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
67587
He is not abounding ___ wealth, but he is happy and contented.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'abound' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Abound in' means to exist in large numbers. He is not abounding in wealth, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Abound with' is also possible. Both are correct, but 'in' is more common. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67588
He is reckless ___ his own safety.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'reckless' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Reckless of' means to not care about the dangers of a situation. He is reckless of his own safety, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67589
The company is short ___ funds.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'short' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Short of' means to not have enough of something. The company is short of funds, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67590
She is very good ___ painting and has a great talent for it.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'good' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to a skill. 'Good at' means to be skilled in a particular activity. She is good at painting, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.