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
81811
He is good ___ mathematics and can solve any problem easily.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'good' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Good at' means to be skilled in a particular activity or subject. He is good at mathematics, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'In' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81812
She is married ___ her childhood sweetheart.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'married' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Married to' someone means to be their husband or wife. She is married to her childhood sweetheart, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'With' is incorrect in formal English. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81813
He is competent ___ his job and performs his duties efficiently.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'competent' is followed by 'for', 'in', or 'at'. 'Competent for' is used for a job or a position. He is competent for his job, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Competent in' is used for a skill or a subject. 'Competent at' is used for an activity. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81814
The company is indifferent ___ the welfare of its employees.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indifferent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Indifferent to' means to have no interest in or sympathy for someone or something. The company is indifferent to the welfare of its employees, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81815
He is different ___ his brother in every aspect.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'different' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Different from' is the standard and most widely accepted form. He is different from his brother, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Than' is used in American English, but 'from' is preferred in British English. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81816
She is catching ___ her friend after a long time.
Answer:
up with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'catching up with' means to talk to someone you have not seen for some time and find out what they have been doing. She is catching up with her friend, so 'up with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81817
He has to dream ___ becoming a successful entrepreneur in the future.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'dream' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Dream of' is used to imagine something that you would like to happen. He has to dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Dream about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81818
She is impervious ___ criticism and continues to work with dedication.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'impervious' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Impervious to' means not allowing something to pass through, or not influenced or affected by something. She is impervious to criticism, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81819
He is careful ___ his health.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'careful' is followed by 'about' or 'of'. 'Careful about' is used to mean to be cautious or to pay attention to something. He is careful about his health, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Careful of' is also possible. 'Careful with' is used when talking about how something is handled. Option (d) is incorrect.
81820
The company is respectful ___ its elders.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'respectful' is followed by 'of' or 'to'. 'Respectful of' means to show politeness towards someone. The children are respectful of their elders, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Respectful to' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.