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
81841
He is offended ___ the rude remarks of his colleague.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'offended' is followed by 'at', 'by', or 'with'. 'Offended at' is used for a situation or an event. He is offended at the rude remarks, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Offended by' is used for the cause of the offense. 'Offended with' is used for a person. Options (d) is incorrect.
81842
He is foolish ___ spending all his money on gambling.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'foolish' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Foolish to' do something means that it is a stupid thing to do. It is foolish to spend all his money, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Foolish of' is used to describe a person's action as foolish. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81843
He is oblivious ___ the dangers lurking in the dark.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'oblivious' is followed by 'of' or 'to'. 'Oblivious of' means to be unaware of something. He is oblivious of the dangers, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Oblivious to' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81844
She has to work ___ a solution to the problem with her team.
Answer:
out
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'work out' means to find a solution to a problem. She has to work out a solution, so 'out' is the correct preposition. 'Work on' means to spend time repairing or improving something. 'Work at' means to make an effort to do something. 'Work for' means to be employed by someone.
81845
The company has to prepare ___ the upcoming challenges in the market.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'prepare' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Prepare for' something means to get ready for it. The company has to prepare for the upcoming challenges, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'at' is grammatically incorrect.
81846
The company is coinciding ___ the annual conference.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'coinciding' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Coinciding with' means to happen at the same time as something else. The event is coinciding with the conference, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81847
The company provides its employees ___ a good salary and other benefits.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'provides' is followed by the preposition 'with' when the thing provided follows the preposition. 'Provides someone with something' is the correct structure. The company provides its employees with a good salary, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used if the sentence was 'The company provides a good salary to its employees'. Option (c) 'for' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
81848
The company has to deal ___ customer complaints in a timely manner.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'deal with' means to take action to solve a problem or to handle a situation. The company has to deal with customer complaints, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Deals in' means to buy and sell a particular product. Therefore, option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are grammatically incorrect.
81849
She has to jest ___ her friend's new haircut, as it looks funny.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'jest' is followed by 'at' or 'about'. 'Jest at' means to make jokes about someone or something. She has to jest at her friend's new haircut, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Jest about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81850
The company has to guard ___ any potential threats to its security.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The verb 'guard' is followed by the preposition 'against'. 'Guard against' means to protect someone or something from being harmed or damaged. The company has to guard against any potential threats, so 'against' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.