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
68151
The company is ignorant ___ the consequences of its actions.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'ignorant' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Ignorant of' means to not have knowledge or information about something. The company is ignorant of the consequences, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68152
The company is becoming ___ a major player in the market.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'becoming' is a linking verb and is followed by a noun or an adjective directly. The company is becoming a major player, so no preposition is needed. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68153
The company is cured ___ its financial problems.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'cured' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Cured of' means to be healed of a disease or a problem. The company is cured of its financial problems, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68154
She is victorious ___ her rival in the competition.
Answer:
over
**Rule:** The adjective 'victorious' is followed by 'over' or 'in'. 'Victorious over' is used to show who you have defeated. She is victorious over her rival, so 'over' is the correct preposition. 'Victorious in' is used for the competition or battle that you have won. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68155
He is fertile ___ new ideas and is a valuable asset to the company.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'fertile' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Fertile in' ideas means to be able to produce a lot of them. He is fertile in new ideas, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68156
The company is regardful ___ the feelings of its employees.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'regardful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Regardful of' means to be mindful of something. The company is regardful of the feelings of its employees, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68157
She is accustomed ___ the noise and chaos of the city.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'accustomed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Accustomed to' means to be used to something. She is accustomed to the noise, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68158
He is appointed ___ the post of manager.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'appointed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Appointed to' a post means to be chosen for a job or a position. He is appointed to the post of manager, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68159
He has to rely ___ his own judgment to make the right decision.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'rely' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Rely on' means to depend on someone or something. He has to rely on his own judgment, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68160
The company is adequate ___ the task.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'adequate' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Adequate to' a task means to be enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need. The company is adequate to the task, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Adequate for' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.