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
67921
He is amazed ___ her performance on the stage.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'amazed' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Amazed at' is used for a situation or an event. He is amazed at her performance, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Amazed by' is used for the cause of the amazement. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67922
The company is disqualified ___ the competition for violating the rules.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'disqualified' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Disqualified from' means to be stopped from taking part in a competition or an activity because you have broken a rule. The company is disqualified from the competition, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67923
The company has to vote ___ the new proposal in the upcoming meeting.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'vote' is followed by 'on' when referring to the subject of the vote. 'Vote on' means to express your choice or opinion on a matter. The company has to vote on the new proposal, so 'on' is the correct preposition. 'Vote for' means to support a proposal. 'Vote against' means to oppose a proposal. Option (d) is incorrect.
67924
The company has to boast ___ its achievements to attract more investors.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'boast' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Boast of' means to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. The company has to boast of its achievements, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Boast about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67925
The teacher is very pleased ___ the progress made by the students.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'pleased' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Pleased with' means to be happy or satisfied with something. The teacher is happy with the students' progress, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
67926
He is gifted ___ a beautiful voice and is a talented singer.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'gifted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Gifted with' means to have a natural talent for something. He is gifted with a beautiful voice, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67927
He is frightened ___ the dark and cannot sleep alone.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'frightened' is followed by 'of' or 'by'. 'Frightened of' is used for something that you are afraid of in general. He is frightened of the dark, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Frightened by' is used for a sudden event that frightens you. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67928
The company is compatible ___ the new software.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'compatible' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Compatible with' means to be able to exist or work together without problems. The hardware is compatible with the new software, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67929
The company is particular ___ the quality of its products.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'particular' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Particular about' means to be very careful about choosing or doing something. The company is particular about the quality, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67930
The company is approved ___ the new plan.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'approved' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Approved of' means to have a positive opinion of someone or something. The company has approved of the new plan, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.