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
68021
The company is vexed ___ the constant interruptions.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'vexed' is followed by 'at' or 'with'. 'Vexed at' is used for a situation or an event. The company is vexed at the constant interruptions, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Vexed with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68022
The company is carrying ___ a survey on customer satisfaction.
Answer:
out
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'carrying out' means to do a particular piece of work or research. The company is carrying out a survey, so 'out' is the correct preposition. 'Carrying on' means to continue. 'Carrying off' means to succeed in doing something difficult. 'Carrying away' means to get very excited. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68023
He was so engrossed ___ the book that he lost all track of time.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'engrossed' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Engrossed in' means to be completely focused on something. He was completely focused on the book, so 'in' is the correct choice. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect in this context.
68024
She is bad ___ remembering names.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'bad' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Bad at' means to be not skilled in a particular activity. She is bad at remembering names, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68025
The city is known for being hostile ___ outsiders.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'hostile' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Hostile to' someone or something means showing strong dislike or opposition towards them. The city is hostile to outsiders, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68026
The company is content ___ its current market share.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'content' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Content with' means to be satisfied with what you have. The company is content with its current market share, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68027
He is aware ___ the latest developments.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'aware' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Aware of' means to know that something exists, or to have knowledge or experience of a particular thing. He is aware of the latest developments, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68028
She is adjacent ___ the park.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'adjacent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Adjacent to' means to be next to or adjoining something else. The house is adjacent to the park, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68029
The company has to account ___ the missing funds and explain what happened.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'account for' means to give an explanation for something. The company has to account for the missing funds, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Account to' means to be responsible to someone. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68030
He is compensated ___ his hard work with a bonus.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'compensated' is followed by 'for' and 'with'. 'Compensated for' is used for the reason for the compensation. He is compensated for his hard work, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Compensated with' is used for the thing given as compensation. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.