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
81871
He has to respond ___ the query of the customer as soon as possible.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'respond' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Respond to' means to reply to something. He has to respond to the query, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' would be used to mention the response. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81872
She has a natural talent ___ painting and creates beautiful artwork.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'talent' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Talent for' something means a natural ability to do it well. She has a talent for painting, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is sometimes used but 'for' is more common. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
81873
He is eager ___ the results of his interview.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'eager' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Eager for' is used with a noun. He is eager for the results, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Eager to' is used with an infinitive. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81874
The company is full ___ opportunities for growth and development.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'full' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Full of' means to contain a lot of something. The company is full of opportunities, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81875
The company is looking ___ a new marketing manager to join their team.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'looking for' means to be searching for someone or something. The company is searching for a new marketing manager, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' means to direct your eyes towards something. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
81876
He is not happy ___ his new job and is thinking of quitting.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'happy' is followed by 'with', 'about', or 'in'. 'Happy about' is used to talk about a situation or an event. He is not happy about his new job, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Happy with' is used for something you have or experience. 'Happy in' is used for a place or a role. Options (a), (b), and (c) are less appropriate here.
81877
He is sensitive ___ cold.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'sensitive' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Sensitive to' something means to be easily affected by it. He is sensitive to cold, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81878
She is friendly ___ her neighbors and gets along well with them.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'friendly' is followed by 'with', 'to', or 'towards'. 'Friendly with' is used to show a good relationship. She is friendly with her neighbors, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Friendly to' and 'friendly towards' are also possible. All three are correct. Option (d) is incorrect.
81879
She is averse ___ hard work.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'averse' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Averse to' means to be opposed to something. She is averse to hard work, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81880
He is counted ___ one of the greatest scientists of all time.
Answer:
as
**Rule:** The verb 'counted' is followed by the preposition 'as'. 'Counted as' means to be considered as something. He is counted as one of the greatest scientists, so 'as' is the correct preposition. 'Counted among' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.