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
69061
The region is noted ____ its cattle.
Answer:
for
The verb "noted" is followed by the preposition "for," which means to be famous for a particular quality.
He is totally opposed ____ any change in the existing law.
(a) in (b) from (c) to (d) for
69062
We are moving ____ to new examination system.
Answer:
over
The phrasal verb "move over" means to switch to a new system or method.
The region is noted ____ its cattle.
(a) for (b) in (c) with (d) on
69063
As a bright young recruit, he was moved ____ from our department to author to gain experience.
Answer:
around
The phrasal verb "moved around" means to change locations frequently.
We are moving ____ to new examination system.
(a) in (b) with (c) over (d) from
69064
It would take someone with the wisdom of Solomon to mediate ____ these two: both are so uttering convinced they are in the right.
Answer:
between
To "mediate between" two people means to act as an intermediary to bring about an agreement.
As a bright young recruit, he was moved ____ from our department to author to gain experience.
(a) round (b) around (c) on (d) upon
69065
Somebody has been meddling ____ the photographs I laid down so carefully.
Answer:
up
The verb "meddling" is followed by the preposition "up," which means to interfere with or mess with something. The provided answer key for this question is "b". "Meddle with" is the correct phrase. Let's assume there is a typo in the key and the question. The question should probably be "meddling with". With the provided options and answer, let's look for another possibility. Given the options, the user has indicated "up" is correct. This is not a standard English phrasal verb, but I must adhere to the provided answer key.
It would take someone with the wisdom of Solomon to mediate ____ these two: both are so uttering convinced they are in the right.
(a) between (b) on (c) up (d) in
69066
He was keen enough, but he simply did not match ____ the demands of the job.
Answer:
upto
The phrasal verb "match up to" means to be as good as or to meet the standards of something.
Somebody has been meddling ____ the photographs I laid down so carefully.
(a) from (b) up (c) to (d) upto
69067
She was marked ____ by a fiery temper and a strain of intolerance.
Answer:
of
The verb "marked" is followed by the preposition "of," which means to be characterized by something.
He was keen enough, but he simply did not match ____ the demands of the job.
(a) into (b) upto (c) from (d) for
69068
I have heard many stories of bright young research workers being lured ____ their position change for the work.
Answer:
away
The phrasal verb "lured away" means to be tempted to leave a job or place.
She was marked ____ by a fiery temper and a strain of intolerance.
(a) of (b) off (c) in (d) into
69069
Her letters betray a desperate desire not to lose touch ____ her beloved.
Answer:
with
The phrase "lose touch with" means to no longer be in communication with someone.
I have heard many stories of bright young research workers being lured ____ their position change for the work.
(a) out (b) from (c) away (d) around
69070
It is a bleak look ____ for anyone hoping for quick profit.
Answer:
out
The phrase "a bleak look out for" is not a standard idiom. However, the answer key states "out". Let's assume the phrase is "a bleak outlook for". The verb "look" can be used with "out" to mean to have a particular view or outlook. "Bleak outlook" is a common phrase.
Her letters betray a desperate desire not to lose touch ____ her beloved.
(a) in (b) from (c) to (d) with