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
67761
The company is accused ___ fraud and embezzlement.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'accused' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Accused of' means to be charged with a crime or fault. The company is accused of fraud, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67762
She is craving ___ attention.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'craving' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Craving for' means to have a strong desire for something. She is craving for attention, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67763
She is unkind ___ animals.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'unkind' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Unkind to' means to be cruel or unpleasant to someone or something. She is unkind to animals, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67764
She is very good ___ languages and can speak four languages fluently.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'good' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to a skill. 'Good at' means to be skilled in a particular activity. She is good at languages, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
67765
He is conscious ___ his own shortcomings.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'conscious' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Conscious of' means to be aware of something. He is conscious of his own shortcomings, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67766
The company is accountable ___ its shareholders for its financial performance.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'accountable' is followed by 'to' and 'for'. 'Accountable to' is used for the person or group you are responsible to. The company is accountable to its shareholders, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Accountable for' is used for what you are responsible for. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67767
The company has to conform ___ the safety regulations to avoid any accidents.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'conform' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Conform to' means to comply with rules, standards, or laws. The company has to conform to the safety regulations, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
67768
She is capable ___ solving the problem.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'capable' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Capable of' doing something means to have the ability or qualities to do it. She is capable of solving the problem, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67769
He is equal ___ his brother in intelligence.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'equal' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Equal to' means to be the same in size, amount, or value. He is equal to his brother, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67770
She has to run ___ her old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'run into' means to meet someone by chance. She ran into her old friend, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Run out of' means to have no more of something left. 'Run over' means to hit someone or something with a vehicle. 'Run away' means to escape.