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
68061
He is trustful ___ his own judgment.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'trustful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Trustful of' means to be willing to believe that other people are good and honest. He is trustful of his own judgment, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68062
He is hesitant ___ asking for help.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'hesitant' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Hesitant about' doing something means to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous. He is hesitant about asking for help, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68063
She is conducive ___ learning.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'conducive' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Conducive to' means to make it easy, possible, or likely for something to happen. The environment is conducive to learning, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68064
She is distracted ___ her work by the loud music.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'distracted' is followed by 'from' and 'by'. 'Distracted from' is used for the activity you are distracted from. She is distracted from her work, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Distracted by' is used for the cause of the distraction. Both are possible in different contexts. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68065
He is indifferent ___ praise and blame and does his work sincerely.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indifferent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Indifferent to' something means to have no particular interest or sympathy for it. He has no interest in praise or blame, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
68066
She is delighted ___ the news of her promotion.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'delighted' is followed by 'at', 'with', or 'by'. 'Delighted at' is used for a situation or an event. She is delighted at the news, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Delighted with' is used for something you have or experience. 'Delighted by' is used for the cause of the delight. Options (d) is incorrect.
68067
She is natural ___ her acting and does not need to put in much effort.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'natural' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Natural in' is used to show that someone has a natural ability for something. She is natural in her acting, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Natural at' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68068
The company is troubled ___ financial problems.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The adjective 'troubled' is followed by 'by' or 'with'. 'Troubled by' is used for the cause of the trouble. The company is troubled by financial problems, so 'by' is the correct preposition. 'Troubled with' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68069
The company is commencing ___ its operations from next month.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'commencing' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. The company is commencing its operations, so no preposition is needed. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68070
He is conforming ___ the rules of the society.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'conforming' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Conforming to' means to comply with rules, standards, or laws. He is conforming to the rules, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.