All Categories MCQs
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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
67711
He is condemned ___ a life of poverty and misery.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'condemned' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Condemned to' means to be sentenced to a particular punishment. He is condemned to a life of poverty, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67712
He is an apology ___ his rude behavior.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'apology' is followed by 'for' and 'to'. 'Apology for' is used for the reason for being sorry. He made an apology for his rude behavior, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Apology to' is used for the person you are apologizing to. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67713
The company is equivalent ___ a month's salary.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'equivalent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Equivalent to' means to have the same value, amount, or meaning. The bonus is equivalent to a month's salary, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67714
The company is calling ___ the meeting due to some unavoidable circumstances.
Answer:
off
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'calling off' means to cancel something. The company is calling off the meeting, so 'off' is the correct preposition. 'Calling on' means to visit someone. 'Calling in' means to ask for help. 'Calling up' means to telephone someone. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67715
He has to differ ___ his boss on this matter as he has a different opinion.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'differ' is followed by 'with' or 'from'. 'Differ with' is used when you disagree with someone. He has to differ with his boss, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Differ from' is used when you are different from someone or something. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67716
The company is beguiled ___ his charming words.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The verb 'beguiled' is followed by the preposition 'by'. 'Beguiled by' means to be charmed or enchanted by someone or something, sometimes in a deceptive way. She was beguiled by his charming words, so 'by' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67717
She is confined ___ bed due to illness.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'confined' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Confined to' means to be kept in a small space. She is confined to bed, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67718
He is barred ___ entering the premises.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'barred' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Barred from' doing something means to be officially prevented from doing it. He is barred from entering the premises, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67719
She is astonished ___ the news of her friend's sudden marriage.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'astonished' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Astonished at' is used for a situation or an event. She is astonished at the news, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Astonished by' is used for the cause of the astonishment. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67720
The company has to compete ___ other companies in the market.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'compete' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the person or company one is competing against. 'Compete with' means to try to be more successful than someone or something else. The company has to compete with other companies, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'against' is also possible, but 'with' is more common in this context. Option (c) 'to' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is used to mention the prize or goal of the competition.