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
81941
She has to repent ___ her past mistakes and try to be a better person.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'repent' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Repent of' means to feel sorry for something you have done. She has to repent of her past mistakes, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is a common error. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81942
The patient is susceptible ___ colds and should take precautions.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'susceptible' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Susceptible to' means to be likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. The patient is susceptible to colds, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81943
She is communicating ___ her friend through email.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'communicating' is followed by 'with' or 'to'. 'Communicating with' is used to show a two-way exchange of information. She is communicating with her friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Communicating to' is used to show a one-way transfer of information. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81944
The company is profitable ___ its investors.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'profitable' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Profitable to' is used for the person or group who benefits. The venture is profitable to its investors, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Profitable for' is used for a business or an activity. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81945
She has to make ___ her mind about which career to choose.
Answer:
up
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'make up one's mind' means to make a decision. She has to make up her mind, so 'up' is the correct preposition. 'Make out' means to understand or see something with difficulty. 'Make for' means to move towards a place. 'Make with' is not a standard phrasal verb.
81946
The new law is not applicable ___ everyone; some groups are exempt.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'applicable' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Applicable to' means relevant or affecting someone or something. The law is not applicable to everyone, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
81947
The company is worried ___ its declining profits.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'worried' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Worried about' means to be anxious or concerned about something. The company is worried about its declining profits, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81948
She is worthy ___ the award for her outstanding performance.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'worthy' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Worthy of' means to deserve something. She is worthy of the award, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
81949
He is prejudiced ___ people from other cultures.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The adjective 'prejudiced' is followed by 'against' or 'towards'. 'Prejudiced against' means to have an unfair and unreasonable dislike for someone or something. He is prejudiced against people from other cultures, so 'against' is the correct preposition. 'Prejudiced towards' is not standard English. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
81950
She is dealing ___ a difficult situation at work.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'deal with' means to take action to solve a problem or to handle a situation. She is dealing with a difficult situation, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Deal in' means to buy and sell a particular product. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.