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
68161
She is ill ___ a fever and cannot go to school.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'ill' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Ill with' is used to talk about the disease that someone has. She is ill with a fever, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68162
She is very proficient ___ playing the piano and has won several awards.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'proficient' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a skill or a subject. 'Proficient in' means to be skilled at something. She is skilled in playing the piano, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is also used to show skill, but 'in' is more common with 'proficient'. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
68163
She has a bias ___ modern art and prefers classical paintings.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The noun 'bias' is followed by 'against' or 'towards'. 'Bias against' means an unfair prejudice against someone or something. She has a bias against modern art, so 'against' is the correct preposition. 'Bias towards' means to favor someone or something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68164
He is liable ___ a fine for breaking the traffic rules.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'liable' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Liable to' a punishment means to be subject to it by law. He is liable to a fine, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Liable for' means to be legally responsible for something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68165
She is separate ___ her husband.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'separate' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Separate from' means to not be joined to something else. She is separate from her husband, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68166
She is very hopeless ___ her chances of winning the competition.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'hopeless' is followed by the preposition 'about' when referring to a situation. 'Hopeless about' means to feel that there is no hope. She is hopeless about her chances, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
68167
The manager is endowed ___ excellent leadership qualities.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'endowed' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Endowed with' means to have a particular quality or feature. The manager is endowed with excellent leadership qualities, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are grammatically incorrect.
68168
She is breaking ___ tears at the sad news.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'breaking into tears' means to suddenly start crying. She is breaking into tears, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Breaking out' means to start suddenly. 'Breaking down' means to fail or stop working. 'Breaking up' means to end a relationship. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68169
He is tolerant ___ other people's views.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'tolerant' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Tolerant of' means able to accept beliefs or behavior that are different from your own. He is tolerant of other people's views, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68170
The company has to part ___ its old machinery and buy new ones.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'part with' means to give something to someone else, especially something that you would prefer to keep. The company has to part with its old machinery, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Part from' is used for people. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.