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
67681
She is very angry ___ her friend for betraying her trust.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'angry' is followed by 'with' when referring to a person. 'Angry with' someone means to be angry at them. She is angry with her friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Angry at' is used for things or situations. Option (b) is incorrect. Option (c) 'on' is incorrect. Option (d) 'about' is used for the reason for being angry.
67682
The company has to protect its data ___ cyber attacks.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'protect' is followed by 'from' or 'against'. 'Protect from' means to keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, or damage. The company has to protect its data from cyber attacks, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Protect against' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67683
He is false ___ his friends and cannot be trusted.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'false' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'False to' means to be disloyal to someone. He is false to his friends, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67684
She is ready ___ the challenges ahead.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'ready' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Ready for' is used with a noun. She is ready for the challenges, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Ready to' is used with an infinitive. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67685
She has to adapt herself ___ the new environment to survive.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'adapt' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Adapt to' means to change your behavior in order to deal more successfully with a new situation. She has to adapt herself to the new environment, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'in' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67686
The company is answerable ___ its actions to the public.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'answerable' is followed by 'for' and 'to'. 'Answerable for' is used for what you are responsible for. The company is answerable for its actions, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Answerable to' is used for the person or group you are responsible to. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67687
He is marveling ___ the incredible scenery of the mountains.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'marveling' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Marveling at' means to be very surprised or impressed by something. He is marveling at the incredible scenery, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67688
She is agreeable ___ the proposal.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'agreeable' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Agreeable to' is used for a proposal or a suggestion. She is agreeable to the proposal, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Agreeable with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67689
She is affectionate ___ her pets and takes good care of them.
Answer:
towards
**Rule:** The adjective 'affectionate' is followed by the preposition 'towards'. 'Affectionate towards' means to show feelings of liking or love. She is affectionate towards her pets, so 'towards' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67690
She is sacred ___ the memory of her late husband.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'sacred' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Sacred to' means to be regarded with great respect and reverence by a particular person or group. The place is sacred to the memory of her husband, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.