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
67751
She is shy ___ strangers.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'shy' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Shy of' means to be nervous or timid in the company of other people. She is shy of strangers, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67752
He is dependent ___ his parents for financial support as he is still a student.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The adjective 'dependent' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Dependent on' means to need someone or something for support. He needs his parents for support, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
67753
She is subject ___ fits of anger.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'subject' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Subject to' means to be likely to be affected by something. She is subject to fits of anger, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67754
He is decorated ___ medals for his bravery.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'decorated' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Decorated with' means to be given a medal or an award as an honor. He is decorated with medals, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67755
He is tempted ___ the offer of a high-paying job.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The verb 'tempted' is followed by the preposition 'by'. 'Tempted by' is used to show the cause of the temptation. He is tempted by the offer, so 'by' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67756
She is affectionate ___ her children.
Answer:
towards
**Rule:** The adjective 'affectionate' is followed by 'to' or 'towards'. 'Affectionate towards' means to show feelings of liking or love. She is affectionate towards her children, so 'towards' is the correct preposition. 'Affectionate to' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (b) and (d) are incorrect.
67757
The company is unique ___ its approach to customer service.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'unique' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Unique in' is used to show the way in which something is special. The company is unique in its approach, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67758
She has to fight ___ her rights to get justice.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'fight' is followed by 'for', 'against', or 'with'. 'Fight for' means to try hard to get something. She has to fight for her rights, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Fight against' means to oppose something. 'Fight with' means to have an argument with someone. Option (d) is incorrect.
67759
She has been suffering ___ a severe headache since this morning.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'suffering' is followed by the preposition 'from' when referring to an illness or a bad condition. 'Suffering from' is the correct phrasal verb. Therefore, 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is sometimes used informally but 'from' is the grammatically correct choice. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67760
The company is sentenced ___ death for the heinous crime.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'sentenced' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Sentenced to' means to be given a punishment. He is sentenced to death, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.