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
78181
She is indispensable ___ the team and cannot be replaced.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indispensable' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Indispensable to' is used for the person or thing that needs something. She is indispensable to the team, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Indispensable for' is used for a purpose. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78182
He is unequal ___ the task and cannot complete it on his own.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'unequal' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Unequal to' a task means to not have the ability to do it. He is unequal to the task, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78183
She is waiting ___ her friend at the bus stop.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'waiting' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Waiting for' means to be expecting someone or something. She is waiting for her friend, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78184
She is arriving ___ the station at 10 am.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'arriving' is followed by 'at' or 'in'. 'Arriving at' is used for a place. She is arriving at the station, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Arriving in' is used for a city or a country. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78185
She is shy ___ strangers.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'shy' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Shy of' means to be nervous or timid in the company of other people. She is shy of strangers, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78186
He is dependent ___ his parents for financial support as he is still a student.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The adjective 'dependent' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Dependent on' means to need someone or something for support. He needs his parents for support, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
78187
She is subject ___ fits of anger.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'subject' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Subject to' means to be likely to be affected by something. She is subject to fits of anger, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78188
He is decorated ___ medals for his bravery.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'decorated' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Decorated with' means to be given a medal or an award as an honor. He is decorated with medals, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78189
He is tempted ___ the offer of a high-paying job.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The verb 'tempted' is followed by the preposition 'by'. 'Tempted by' is used to show the cause of the temptation. He is tempted by the offer, so 'by' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78190
She is affectionate ___ her children.
Answer:
towards
**Rule:** The adjective 'affectionate' is followed by 'to' or 'towards'. 'Affectionate towards' means to show feelings of liking or love. She is affectionate towards her children, so 'towards' is the correct preposition. 'Affectionate to' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (b) and (d) are incorrect.