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
67591
He is protected ___ the rain by his umbrella.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'protected' is followed by 'from' or 'against'. 'Protected from' means to be kept safe from harm, injury, or damage. He is protected from the rain, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Protected against' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67592
She is believing ___ God.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'believing' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Believing in' means to have faith in the existence of something. She is believing in God, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67593
She has to repent ___ her past mistakes and try to be a better person.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'repent' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Repent of' means to feel sorry for something you have done. She has to repent of her past mistakes, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is a common error. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67594
The patient is susceptible ___ colds and should take precautions.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'susceptible' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Susceptible to' means to be likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. The patient is susceptible to colds, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67595
She is communicating ___ her friend through email.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'communicating' is followed by 'with' or 'to'. 'Communicating with' is used to show a two-way exchange of information. She is communicating with her friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Communicating to' is used to show a one-way transfer of information. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67596
The company is profitable ___ its investors.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'profitable' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Profitable to' is used for the person or group who benefits. The venture is profitable to its investors, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Profitable for' is used for a business or an activity. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67597
She has to make ___ her mind about which career to choose.
Answer:
up
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'make up one's mind' means to make a decision. She has to make up her mind, so 'up' is the correct preposition. 'Make out' means to understand or see something with difficulty. 'Make for' means to move towards a place. 'Make with' is not a standard phrasal verb.
67598
The new law is not applicable ___ everyone; some groups are exempt.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'applicable' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Applicable to' means relevant or affecting someone or something. The law is not applicable to everyone, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
67599
The company is worried ___ its declining profits.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'worried' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Worried about' means to be anxious or concerned about something. The company is worried about its declining profits, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67600
She is worthy ___ the award for her outstanding performance.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'worthy' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Worthy of' means to deserve something. She is worthy of the award, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.