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
67771
He is detrimental ___ his health with his bad habits.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'detrimental' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Detrimental to' means to cause harm or damage to something. His habits are detrimental to his health, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67772
He is busy ___ his work and cannot be disturbed.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'busy' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Busy with' is used with a noun. He is busy with his work, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Busy in' would be used with a gerund (e.g., busy in working). Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67773
He is beginning ___ a new chapter in his life.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'beginning' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. He is beginning a new chapter, so no preposition is needed. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67774
The company is presiding ___ the meeting.
Answer:
over
**Rule:** The verb 'presiding' is followed by the preposition 'over'. 'Presiding over' means to be in charge of a formal meeting, ceremony, or trial. The chairman is presiding over the meeting, so 'over' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67775
She is fond ___ chocolates and can eat them all day.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'fond' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Fond of' means to like something very much. She is fond of chocolates, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67776
The company has to focus ___ its core competencies to achieve success.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'focus' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Focus on' means to concentrate on something. The company has to focus on its core competencies, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'in' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
67777
She is applicable ___ all the candidates.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'applicable' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Applicable to' means to be relevant or appropriate to someone or something. The rule is applicable to all the candidates, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67778
The company has to result ___ a huge loss due to the economic slowdown.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'result' is followed by 'in' or 'from'. 'Result in' means to cause a particular situation to happen. The company has to result in a huge loss, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Result from' means to be the result of something. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67779
The company has to turn ___ the offer as it is not profitable.
Answer:
down
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'turn down' means to reject an offer or request. The company has to turn down the offer, so 'down' is the correct preposition. 'Turn up' means to arrive or appear unexpectedly. 'Turn off' means to stop a machine or a light. 'Turn out' means to happen in a particular way.
67780
She is leaning ___ the wall for support.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The verb 'leaning' is followed by 'against' or 'on'. 'Leaning against' is used when you are resting on something for support. She is leaning against the wall, so 'against' is the correct preposition. 'Leaning on' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.