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
67831
She is satisfied ___ her performance in the exam.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Satisfied with' means to be pleased or contented with something. She is satisfied with her performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67832
The company is junior ___ me in rank.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'junior' is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'than'. 'Junior to' means to have a lower rank or position than someone else. He is junior to me, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Than' is a common error. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67833
She is descended ___ a royal family.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'descended' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Descended from' means to be related to someone who lived in the past. She is descended from a royal family, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67834
He is proficient ___ computer programming and can write complex codes.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'proficient' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Proficient in' is used for a skill or a subject. He is proficient in computer programming, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Proficient at' is also possible. Both are correct, but 'in' is more common. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67835
He has to prohibit his son ___ playing video games for long hours.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'prohibit' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Prohibit someone from' doing something means to forbid them to do it. He has to prohibit his son from playing video games, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67836
The company has to inquire ___ the matter to find out the truth.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The verb 'inquire' is followed by 'into', 'about', or 'of'. 'Inquire into' means to investigate something. The company has to inquire into the matter, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Inquire about' means to ask for information. 'Inquire of' means to ask someone a question. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67837
He is afflicted ___ a chronic illness that requires constant medical attention.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'afflicted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Afflicted with' means to suffer from an illness or a problem. He is afflicted with a chronic illness, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67838
He is not capable ___ doing this work as it requires a lot of experience.
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. He is not capable of doing the work, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
67839
He is not ashamed ___ his humble beginnings and is proud of his achievements.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'ashamed' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Ashamed of' means to feel embarrassed or guilty about something. He is not ashamed of his humble beginnings, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67840
She is very worried ___ her son's health as he has been unwell for a long time.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'worried' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Worried about' means to be anxious or concerned about someone or something. She is worried about her son's health, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.