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
81861
The company specializes ___ manufacturing high-tech electronic devices.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'specializes' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Specializes in' means to be an expert in a particular area of work, study, or business. The company specializes in manufacturing electronic devices, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'on' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
81862
He is weak ___ mathematics.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'weak' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Weak in' is used for a subject. He is weak in mathematics, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Weak at' is used for an activity. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81863
He is dependent ___ his parents for his livelihood.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The adjective 'dependent' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Dependent on' means to need someone or something for support. He is dependent on his parents, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81864
The company is admitted ___ the hospital with a high fever.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'admitted' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Admitted to' a hospital means to be taken into a hospital for treatment. He is admitted to the hospital, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81865
He has to interfere ___ other people's affairs, as it is none of his business.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'interfere' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Interfere in' is used for a situation or an activity. He has to interfere in other people's affairs, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Interfere with' means to prevent something from working effectively. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81866
He is assenting ___ the proposal.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'assenting' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Assenting to' means to agree to something. He is assenting to the proposal, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81867
The children were marveling ___ the magician's incredible tricks.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'marvel' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'To marvel at' something means to be very surprised or impressed by it. The children were marveling at the tricks, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81868
He has to listen ___ the instructions carefully before starting the exam.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'listen' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Listen to' means to give attention to someone or something in order to hear them. He has to listen to the instructions, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81869
The company is obsessed ___ making profits at any cost.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'obsessed' is followed by 'with' or 'by'. 'Obsessed with' means to be unable to stop thinking about something. The company is obsessed with making profits, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Obsessed by' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81870
He is vested ___ the authority to make important decisions.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'vested' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Vested with' is used when authority or power is given to a person. He is vested with the authority, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Vested in' is used when the authority resides in an office or institution. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.