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
67851
He is shocked ___ the news of his friend's death.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'shocked' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Shocked at' is used for a situation or an event. He is shocked at the news, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Shocked by' is used for the cause of the shock. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67852
She has to quarrel ___ her brother over a trivial issue.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'quarrel' is followed by 'with' or 'over'. 'Quarrel with' is used for the person you are arguing with. She has to quarrel with her brother, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Quarrel over' is used for the reason for the argument. Option (b) is also correct in a different context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67853
He is bestowing ___ his blessings on the newly married couple.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'bestowing' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Bestowing something on' someone means to give them something as a gift or an honor. He is bestowing his blessings on the couple, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (a) is incorrect because 'bestow' is a transitive verb that requires a preposition in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67854
She is opposite ___ her sister in nature.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'opposite' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Opposite to' means to be completely different from someone or something. She is opposite to her sister, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67855
She is compensated ___ her loss with a handsome amount of money.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'compensated' is followed by 'for' and 'with'. 'Compensated for' is used for the loss or damage. She is compensated for her loss, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Compensated with' is used for the thing given as compensation. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67856
She is devoted ___ her family and would do anything for them.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'devoted' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Devoted to' means to be very loving or loyal to someone or something. She is devoted to her family, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67857
He is beset ___ financial problems and is struggling to make ends meet.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'beset' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Beset with' means to be troubled by something continuously. He is beset with financial problems, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67858
She is not acquainted ___ the new software and needs some training.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'acquainted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Acquainted with' means to be familiar with something. She is not familiar with the new software, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
67859
She is angry ___ her brother for his carelessness.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'angry' is followed by 'with' or 'at'. 'Angry with' is used for a person. She is angry with her brother, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Angry at' is used for a situation or an event. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67860
The company has a good reputation ___ its fair business practices.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'reputation' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Reputation for' something means the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, based on past behavior or character. The company has a good reputation for its fair practices, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'in' is grammatically incorrect.