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
68001
He is belonging ___ a noble family.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'belonging' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Belonging to' means to be a member of a particular group or organization. He is belonging to a noble family, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68002
The company has to send ___ the invitation to all the guests for the event.
Answer:
out
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'send out' means to send something to a lot of people. The company has to send out the invitation, so 'out' is the correct preposition. 'Send to' is used for the recipient. 'Send for' means to ask someone to come and help you. Option (d) is incorrect.
68003
She is very clever ___ solving puzzles and can solve them quickly.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'clever' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to a skill. 'Clever at' means to be skilled in a particular activity. She is clever at solving puzzles, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
68004
She is wise ___ her age and gives sound advice.
Answer:
beyond
**Rule:** The phrase 'wise beyond one's age' means to be unusually wise for a young person. She is wise beyond her age, so 'beyond' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68005
The company is upset ___ the poor sales figures.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'upset' is followed by 'about' or 'with'. 'Upset about' is used for a situation or an event. The company is upset about the poor sales figures, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Upset with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68006
She is apprehensive ___ the outcome of the interview.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'apprehensive' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Apprehensive of' means to be worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen. She is apprehensive of the outcome, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Apprehensive about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68007
He is debarred ___ taking the exam for cheating.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'debarred' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Debarred from' doing something means to be officially prevented from doing it. He is debarred from taking the exam, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68008
The new policy is not consistent ___ the company's long-term goals.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'consistent' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Consistent with' means to be in agreement with something. The new policy is not in agreement with the company's goals, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'in' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
68009
He is fortunate ___ having such a supportive family.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'fortunate' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Fortunate in' doing something means to be lucky to have or do something. He is fortunate in having a supportive family, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68010
The company is armed ___ the latest technology.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'armed' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Armed with' means to be equipped with something. The company is armed with the latest technology, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.