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
67891
The company has a monopoly ___ the production of this particular product.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The noun 'monopoly' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Monopoly on' something means to have complete control of the supply of it. The company has a monopoly on the production, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
67892
The company has to look ___ the matter and find a solution.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'look into' means to investigate or examine. The company has to investigate the matter, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Look after' means to take care of. 'Look for' means to search for. 'Look up' means to search for information in a book or database.
67893
She is fascinated ___ the ancient history of Egypt.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The adjective 'fascinated' is followed by 'by' or 'with'. 'Fascinated by' is used for the cause of the fascination. She is fascinated by the ancient history, so 'by' is the correct preposition. 'Fascinated with' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67894
The company is borrowing money ___ the bank.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'borrowing' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Borrowing from' means to take something from someone with the intention of returning it. The company is borrowing money from the bank, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67895
She is skillful ___ painting.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'skillful' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Skillful in' is used for a skill or a subject. She is skillful in painting, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Skillful at' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67896
She is cruel ___ animals and should be punished.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'cruel' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Cruel to' means to cause pain or suffering to someone or something. She is cruel to animals, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67897
He is cured ___ his long illness and is now healthy.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'cured' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Cured of' means to be healed of a disease. He is cured of his long illness, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67898
The company is analogous ___ a beehive, with everyone working together.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'analogous' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Analogous to' means to be similar to something else in some way. The company is analogous to a beehive, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67899
He is certain ___ his success.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'certain' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Certain of' is more formal and is used to express complete confidence. He is certain of his success, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Certain about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67900
The company is weary ___ the long and tedious process.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'weary' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Weary of' means to be bored with something because you have had too much of it. The company is weary of the long process, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.