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
81851
She is glaring ___ her opponent with anger and hatred.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'glaring' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Glaring at' means to look at someone or something in an angry way. She is glaring at her opponent, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81852
He is desirous ___ visiting the new museum.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'desirous' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Desirous of' means to want something. He is desirous of visiting the new museum, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81853
The company is irrelevant ___ the current market trends.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'irrelevant' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Irrelevant to' means to not be related to something. The information is irrelevant to the current topic, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81854
She has an inherent talent ___ music, which she inherited from her mother.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'talent' is correctly followed by the preposition 'for'. The phrase 'talent for' indicates a natural aptitude or skill in a particular area. She has a natural skill for music, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' and (c) 'at' are sometimes used colloquially but 'for' is the grammatically standard choice. Option (d) 'with' is incorrect.
81855
The company is debarred ___ the contract.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'debarred' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Debarred from' doing something means to be officially prevented from doing it. The company is debarred from the contract, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81856
He was deprived ___ his basic rights and was treated unfairly.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'deprived' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Deprived of' means to have something taken away from you. His basic rights were taken away, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'from' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' would be used to mention who deprived him of his rights.
81857
She is allergic ___ pollen.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'allergic' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Allergic to' something means to have an allergy to it. She is allergic to pollen, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81858
The company is clothed ___ a reputation of being a socially responsible organization.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'clothed' is followed by the preposition 'in'. In a metaphorical sense, 'clothed in' means to be covered or surrounded by something. The company is clothed in a reputation, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81859
She is contrary ___ her sister in every way.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'contrary' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Contrary to' means to be opposite to something. She is contrary to her sister, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81860
She is charged ___ with the responsibility of looking after the children.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'charged' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Charged with' a responsibility means to be given that responsibility. She is charged with the responsibility, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (a) is incorrect because 'charged' requires a preposition here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.