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
78151
She is confined ___ bed due to illness.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'confined' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Confined to' means to be kept in a small space. She is confined to bed, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78152
He is barred ___ entering the premises.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'barred' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Barred from' doing something means to be officially prevented from doing it. He is barred from entering the premises, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78153
She is astonished ___ the news of her friend's sudden marriage.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'astonished' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Astonished at' is used for a situation or an event. She is astonished at the news, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Astonished by' is used for the cause of the astonishment. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78154
The company has to compete ___ other companies in the market.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'compete' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the person or company one is competing against. 'Compete with' means to try to be more successful than someone or something else. The company has to compete with other companies, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'against' is also possible, but 'with' is more common in this context. Option (c) 'to' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is used to mention the prize or goal of the competition.
78155
The company has to be faithful ___ its promises to build trust with its customers.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'faithful' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Faithful to' means to be loyal to someone or something. The company has to be faithful to its promises, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'in' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
78156
The company is honest ___ its dealings with its customers.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'honest' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Honest in' is used to show that someone is truthful in their actions or behavior. The company is honest in its dealings, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Honest with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78157
She is curious ___ knowing the result.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'curious' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Curious about' means to be eager to know or learn something. She is curious about knowing the result, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78158
The company has to succeed ___ its new venture to stay in the market.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'succeed' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Succeed in' something means to achieve something that you have been trying to achieve. The company has to succeed in its new venture, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78159
She is intimate ___ her best friend and shares everything with her.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'intimate' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Intimate with' means to have a very close relationship with someone. She is intimate with her best friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78160
He is clinging ___ the hope that his son will return.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'clinging to' means to hold on tightly to something. In a metaphorical sense, it means to be unwilling to give up something. He is clinging to the hope, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.