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
68091
We must not meddle ___ the affairs of other people.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'meddle' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to interfering in situations or other people's concerns. 'To meddle in' affairs is the correct phrasal verb. 'Meddle with' means to touch or handle something without permission. Therefore, 'in' is the correct choice here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68092
She is patient ___ her students and helps them to learn.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'patient' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Patient with' someone means to be able to remain calm and not get angry with them. She is patient with her students, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68093
She is proud ___ her achievements.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Proud of' someone or something means to feel pleasure and satisfaction because of something that you have or something that someone connected with you has done. She is proud of her achievements, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68094
She is aspiring ___ a career in politics.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'aspiring' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Aspiring to' means to have a strong desire to achieve something. She is aspiring to a career in politics, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68095
The company is negligent ___ its duties towards its customers.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'negligent' is followed by 'in' or 'of'. 'Negligent in' is used to show that someone has not been careful enough in their actions. The company is negligent in its duties, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Negligent of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68096
She is mixed ___ the wrong kind of people.
Answer:
up with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'mixed up with' means to be involved with people who have a bad influence on you. She is mixed up with the wrong kind of people, so 'up with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68097
The manager is responsible ___ the success or failure of the project.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'responsible' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Responsible for' something means to have control and authority over it and the duty of taking care of it. The manager has the duty for the project, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is used to show who someone is responsible to, not what they are responsible for. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
68098
The company is connected ___ the internet.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'connected' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Connected to' is used to show that two things are joined together. The computer is connected to the internet, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Connected with' is used to show a relationship between people or things. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68099
He is whole-hearted ___ his support for the cause.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'whole-hearted' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Whole-hearted in' means to be completely enthusiastic and sincere. He is whole-hearted in his support, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68100
He has to aim ___ the target to win the competition.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'aim' is followed by 'at' or 'for'. 'Aim at' is used when talking about a target. He has to aim at the target, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Aim for' is used when talking about a goal or an ambition. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.