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
68031
The company is considered ___ one of the best in the industry.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'considered' is often used without a preposition. 'Considered' can be followed by a noun or an adjective directly. The company is considered one of the best, so no preposition is needed. 'As' and 'to be' are sometimes used, but they are often considered redundant. Option (c) is incorrect.
68032
He is very particular ___ his choice of clothes and always dresses well.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'particular' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Particular about' means to be very careful about choosing or doing something. He is very careful about his clothes, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'for' is grammatically incorrect. Option (d) 'in' is also incorrect.
68033
She is bent ___ pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'bent on' means to be determined to do something. She is bent on pursuing her dream, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68034
He is not used ___ the cold weather in this country.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'used' is followed by the preposition 'to' when it means to be accustomed to something. 'Used to' means to be familiar with something. He is not used to the cold weather, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
68035
He is not ashamed ___ asking for help when he needs it.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'ashamed' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Ashamed of' means to feel embarrassed or guilty about something. He is not ashamed of asking for help, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
68036
The company has to excel ___ its competitors to gain a competitive advantage.
Answer:
over
**Rule:** The verb 'excel' is followed by 'at', 'in', or 'over'. 'Excel over' means to be better than others. The company has to excel over its competitors, so 'over' is the correct preposition. 'Excel at' or 'in' is used for a skill or a subject. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.
68037
He is ambitious ___ achieving great success in his career.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'ambitious' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Ambitious of' means to have a strong desire for success, power, or wealth. He is ambitious of achieving great success, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68038
He is related ___ the famous actor and looks very similar to him.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'related' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Related to' someone means to be a member of the same family. He is related to the famous actor, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
68039
She has a deep-seated distrust ___ politicians.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The noun 'distrust' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Distrust of' means the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon. She has a distrust of politicians, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is incorrect, as 'distrust' is the opposite of 'trust in'. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68040
She is not aware ___ the dangers of walking alone at night.
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. She is not aware of the dangers, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'about' is sometimes used informally but 'of' is the correct choice. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.