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
68171
The company is interested ___ expanding its business to other countries.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'interested' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Interested in' means to want to know more about something. The company is interested in expanding its business, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68172
She is occupied ___ her studies and has no time for entertainment.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'occupied' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Occupied with' is used with a noun. She is occupied with her studies, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Occupied in' would be used with a gerund (e.g., occupied in studying). Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68173
She is impressed ___ the performance of the new employee.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'impressed' is followed by 'with' or 'by'. 'Impressed with' is used for a person or their qualities. She is impressed with the performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Impressed by' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68174
He is mad ___ his favorite football team and never misses a match.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'mad' is followed by 'about', 'at', or 'with'. 'Mad about' means to be very enthusiastic about something. He is mad about his favorite football team, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Mad at' or 'with' means to be very angry with someone. Option (d) is incorrect.
68175
She is subject ___ frequent mood swings.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'subject' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Subject to' something means likely to be affected by it. She is subject to frequent mood swings, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68176
She is confident ___ her ability to solve any problem that comes her way.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'confident' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a person's abilities or qualities. 'Confident in' means to be sure of one's own abilities. She is sure of her ability, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (a) 'of' can also be used, but 'in' is more common in this context. Option (c) 'about' is used when referring to a situation or an outcome. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
68177
She has confidence ___ her own abilities.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The noun 'confidence' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Confidence in' means to have a strong belief in someone's abilities or qualities. She has confidence in her own abilities, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68178
He is fatal ___ his own career with his reckless behavior.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'fatal' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Fatal to' means to cause or end in death or disaster. His behavior is fatal to his own career, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
68179
She is responsible ___ her actions.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'responsible' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Responsible for' something means to have control and authority over it and the duty of taking care of it. She is responsible for her actions, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Responsible to' is used to show who someone is responsible to. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
68180
He is contributing ___ the charity.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'contributing' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Contributing to' means to give something, especially money, in order to help achieve or provide something. He is contributing to the charity, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.