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
81881
He is doubtful ___ his chances of success in the exam.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'doubtful' is followed by 'about' or 'of'. 'Doubtful about' means to be uncertain about something. He is doubtful about his chances, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Doubtful of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81882
She is trembling ___ fear at the sight of the snake.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'trembling' is followed by 'with' or 'from'. 'Trembling with' is used to show that someone is shaking because of a strong emotion. She is trembling with fear, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Trembling from' is used to show the cause of the trembling. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81883
He is necessary ___ the team's success.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'necessary' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Necessary for' is used for a purpose or a person. He is necessary for the team's success, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Necessary to' is used with an infinitive. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81884
He is not sorry ___ his behavior and refuses to apologize.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'sorry' is followed by the preposition 'for' when referring to the reason for being sorry. 'Sorry for' something means to regret something you have done. He is not sorry for his behavior, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'about' is also possible, but 'for' is more common in this context. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
81885
He is alien ___ the customs of this country.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'alien' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Alien to' means to be unfamiliar or strange. The customs are alien to him, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81886
He has to knock ___ the door before entering the room.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'knock' is followed by 'at' or 'on'. 'Knock at' is more common in British English. He has to knock at the door, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Knock on' is more common in American English. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81887
He is born ___ a rich family and has never faced any financial hardship.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The phrase 'born of' is used to talk about the family or social class you come from. He is born of a rich family, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Born in' is used for the place of birth. 'Born to' is used for the parents. Option (d) is incorrect.
81888
She is approaching ___ the city.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'approaching' is a transitive verb and does not take a preposition when it means to come near to something. She is approaching the city, so no preposition is needed. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81889
The company has to yield ___ the demands of the workers to avoid a strike.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'yield' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Yield to' means to give in to something. The company has to yield to the demands of the workers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
81890
He is entitled ___ a share in the property.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'entitled' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Entitled to' means to have a right to something. He is entitled to a share, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.