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
67701
She is true ___ her friends and never betrays them.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'true' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'True to' someone means to be loyal to them. She is true to her friends, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67702
She has to part ___ her family to go abroad for work.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'part' is followed by 'from' or 'with'. 'Part from' is used for people. She has to part from her family, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Part with' is used for things. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67703
She is not eligible ___ this post as she does not meet the required qualifications.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'eligible' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Eligible for' means to have the right to do or obtain something because you satisfy the appropriate conditions. She does not have the right for the post, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used with an infinitive, e.g., 'eligible to apply'. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
67704
He is coarse ___ his manners.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'coarse' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Coarse in' manners means to be rude and offensive. He is coarse in his manners, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67705
She has to hint ___ the solution to the problem to help her friend.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'hint' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Hint at' means to suggest something in an indirect way. She has to hint at the solution, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'for' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
67706
The company is willing ___ negotiate on the terms of the contract.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'willing' is followed by 'to' and an infinitive. 'Willing to' do something means to be happy to do it if it is needed. The company is willing to negotiate, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67707
She has to long ___ her childhood days, which were full of joy and happiness.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'long' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Long for' means to want something very much. She has to long for her childhood days, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used with an infinitive. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67708
He is appropriate ___ the occasion.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'appropriate' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Appropriate to' is used for a situation or an occasion. The dress is appropriate to the occasion, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Appropriate for' is used for a purpose or a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67709
He is consulting ___ a doctor about his health problems.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'consulting' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. He is consulting a doctor, so no preposition is needed. 'Consulting with' is also possible, but it is more formal and less common. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67710
The company is committed ___ providing excellent customer service.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'committed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Committed to' something means to be dedicated to it. The company is dedicated to providing excellent customer service, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.