All Categories MCQs
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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
67951
The company is cordial ___ its clients.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'cordial' is followed by 'to', 'with', or 'towards'. 'Cordial to' is used to show a friendly attitude towards someone. The company is cordial to its clients, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Cordial with' and 'cordial towards' are also possible. All three are correct. Option (d) is incorrect.
67952
She is corresponding ___ her pen friend in Japan.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'corresponding' is followed by 'with' or 'to'. 'Corresponding with' is used to show a two-way exchange of letters. She is corresponding with her pen friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Corresponding to' means to be similar to something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67953
She is perplexed ___ the complex instructions.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'perplexed' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Perplexed at' is used for a situation or an event. She is perplexed at the complex instructions, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Perplexed by' is used for the cause of the perplexity. Both are possible. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67954
He is committed ___ his work and always gives his best.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'committed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Committed to' something means to be dedicated to it. He is committed to his work, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67955
She is bereaved ___ her husband.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'bereaved' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Bereaved of' means to have a close relation or friend who has died. She is bereaved of her husband, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67956
He is contiguous ___ the forest.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'contiguous' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Contiguous to' means to be next to or touching another, usually similar, thing. The farm is contiguous to the forest, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67957
The company is complacent ___ its success and is not innovating.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'complacent' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Complacent about' means to be too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary. The company is complacent about its success, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67958
He is appropriate ___ the role of a leader with his strong communication skills.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'appropriate' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Appropriate for' is used for a purpose or a person. He is appropriate for the role of a leader, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Appropriate to' is used for a situation or an occasion. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
67959
The company has to live ___ its reputation of being a reliable brand.
Answer:
up to
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'live up to' means to be as good as something. The company has to live up to its reputation, so 'up to' is the correct preposition. 'Live by' means to follow a particular belief or principle. 'Live on' means to have enough money for the basic things you need to live. 'Live with' means to accept something unpleasant. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
67960
The company is not responsible ___ the personal belongings of its employees.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'responsible' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Responsible for' something means to have control and authority over it and the duty of taking care of it. The company is not responsible for the personal belongings, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Responsible to' is used to show who someone is responsible to. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.