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
67821
The company is proud ___ its long history of success.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Proud of' someone or something means to feel pleasure and satisfaction because of something that you have or something that someone connected with you has done. The company is proud of its long history, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67822
She is polite ___ her elders and shows them respect.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'polite' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Polite to' means to be courteous and respectful to someone. She is polite to her elders, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67823
The company is choosing ___ a new CEO.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'choosing' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. The company is choosing a new CEO, so no preposition is needed. 'Choosing from', 'between', or 'among' is used to show the options you are choosing from. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67824
She is irrespective ___ her age, she is very mature and responsible.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'irrespective' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Irrespective of' means without considering something. Irrespective of her age, she is very mature, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67825
He is exposed ___ the harsh realities of life at a young age.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'exposed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Exposed to' means to be put in a situation where you are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant. He is exposed to the harsh realities, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67826
She is content ___ her simple life.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'content' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Content with' means to be satisfied with what you have. She is content with her simple life, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67827
He is yearning ___ a chance to prove his talent.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'yearning' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Yearning for' means to have a strong desire for something. He is yearning for a chance, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67828
He is indulgent ___ his children and spoils them.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indulgent' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Indulgent to' is used to show excessive kindness to someone. He is indulgent to his children, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Indulgent with' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67829
He is not an expert ___ this field and needs to consult someone.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The noun 'expert' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Expert in' is used for a subject or a field of study. He is not an expert in this field, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Expert at' is used for an activity. Option (b) is less appropriate here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67830
The company is vulnerable ___ cyber attacks.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'vulnerable' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Vulnerable to' means to be exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. The company is vulnerable to cyber attacks, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.