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
67691
She is late ___ school every day.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'late' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Late for' means to arrive after the expected time. She is late for school, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67692
She is blaming ___ her friend for her failure.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'blaming' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. She is blaming her friend, so no preposition is needed. 'Blame something on someone' is a different structure. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67693
The company has to reckon ___ a number of challenges in the coming year.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'reckon with' means to have to deal with a powerful person or a difficult situation. The company has to reckon with a number of challenges, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Reckon on' means to rely on or expect something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67694
The company is faced ___ a serious financial crisis.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'faced' is followed by 'with' or 'by'. 'Faced with' means to have to deal with a difficult situation. The company is faced with a crisis, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Faced by' is used for a person. Both are possible, but 'with' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67695
She is provided ___ all the necessary resources for her project.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'provided' is followed by 'with' or 'to'. 'Provided with' is used when the person or thing receiving something comes before the thing provided. She is provided with all the necessary resources, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Provided to' is used when the thing provided comes before the person or thing receiving it. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67696
She is very disappointed ___ her performance in the interview.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'disappointed' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Disappointed with' is used for something that you have or experience. She is disappointed with her performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Disappointed in' is used for a person. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67697
The company is assured ___ the quality of its products.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'assured' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Assured of' means to be certain of something. The company is assured of the quality, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67698
She is remarkable ___ her courage and determination.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'remarkable' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Remarkable for' means to be unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise. She is remarkable for her courage, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67699
He is suspicious ___ his neighbor's activities.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'suspicious' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Suspicious of' means to have a feeling that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest. He is suspicious of his neighbor's activities, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67700
He is esteemed ___ his honesty and integrity.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'esteemed' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Esteemed for' means to be respected and admired for a particular quality. He is esteemed for his honesty, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.