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
67781
He is dealing ___ textiles.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'dealing in' means to buy and sell a particular product. He is dealing in textiles, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Dealing with' means to take action to solve a problem or to handle a situation. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67782
The company has an appetite ___ success.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'appetite' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Appetite for' means a strong desire for something. The company has an appetite for success, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67783
The company is afraid ___ the dark.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'afraid' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Afraid of' something means to be frightened of it. The child is afraid of the dark, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67784
He is aiming ___ the bird with his gun.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'aiming' is followed by 'at' or 'for'. 'Aiming at' is used when talking about a target. He is aiming at the bird, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Aiming for' is used when talking about a goal or an ambition. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67785
The company is insensible ___ the needs of its customers.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'insensible' is followed by 'to' or 'of'. 'Insensible to' means to be unaware of or indifferent to something. The company is insensible to the needs of its customers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Insensible of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67786
He is cheating ___ his wife.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'cheating on' means to be unfaithful to your partner. He is cheating on his wife, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67787
He is not careful ___ his belongings and often loses them.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'careful' is followed by the preposition 'with' when talking about how something is handled. He is not careful with his belongings, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Careful of' and 'careful about' are used to mean being cautious about something. Option (b) and (c) are less appropriate here. Option (d) is incorrect.
67788
She is attached ___ her family.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'attached' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Attached to' means to be full of affection for someone or something. She is attached to her family, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67789
The company is lost ___ the world of its own.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'lost' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Lost in' means to be so absorbed in something that you are not aware of anything else. The company is lost in its own world, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67790
She is greedy ___ money and can do anything for it.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'greedy' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Greedy for' means to have an excessive desire for something, especially money. She is greedy for money, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.