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
81891
She has to laugh ___ the joke, even though she does not find it funny.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'laugh' is followed by the preposition 'at'. 'Laugh at' means to show that you think someone or something is stupid. She has to laugh at the joke, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'on' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'about' is used when you are amused by something.
81892
She is very sensitive ___ criticism and gets upset easily.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'sensitive' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Sensitive to' something means to be easily affected or offended by it. She is sensitive to criticism, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
81893
The company has to apologize ___ its customers for the inconvenience caused.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'apologize' is followed by 'to' and 'for'. 'Apologize to' is used for the person you are apologizing to. The company has to apologize to its customers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Apologize for' is used for the reason for apologizing. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81894
She is hurt ___ the rude behavior of her friend.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The adjective 'hurt' is followed by the preposition 'by'. 'Hurt by' is used for the cause of the hurt. She is hurt by the rude behavior, so 'by' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81895
He is indebted ___ his teacher for his guidance and support.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indebted' is followed by 'to' and 'for'. 'Indebted to' is used for the person you are grateful to. He is indebted to his teacher, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Indebted for' is used for the reason for being indebted. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81896
The company is zealous ___ its mission to provide quality education.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'zealous' is followed by 'in' or 'for'. 'Zealous in' is used to show strong and energetic support for something. The company is zealous in its mission, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Zealous for' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81897
The teacher is very patient ___ her students and always helps them.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'patient' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to people. 'Patient with' someone means to be able to remain calm and not get angry with them. The teacher is patient with her students, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'for' is grammatically incorrect. Option (d) 'at' is also incorrect.
81898
He is committed ___ his family.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'committed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Committed to' someone means to be loyal to them. He is committed to his family, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81899
He is courteous ___ everyone and is liked by all.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'courteous' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Courteous to' means to be polite and respectful to someone. He is courteous to everyone, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81900
He has been entrusted ___ the responsibility of managing the entire project.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'entrusted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Entrusted with' means to be given the responsibility for something. He has been given the responsibility, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used if the sentence was 'The responsibility was entrusted to him'. Option (c) 'for' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' would be used to mention who entrusted him with the responsibility.