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
78201
The company has to conform ___ the safety regulations to avoid any accidents.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'conform' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Conform to' means to comply with rules, standards, or laws. The company has to conform to the safety regulations, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78202
She is capable ___ solving the problem.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'capable' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Capable of' doing something means to have the ability or qualities to do it. She is capable of solving the problem, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78203
He is equal ___ his brother in intelligence.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'equal' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Equal to' means to be the same in size, amount, or value. He is equal to his brother, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78204
She has to run ___ her old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'run into' means to meet someone by chance. She ran into her old friend, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Run out of' means to have no more of something left. 'Run over' means to hit someone or something with a vehicle. 'Run away' means to escape.
78205
He is detrimental ___ his health with his bad habits.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'detrimental' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Detrimental to' means to cause harm or damage to something. His habits are detrimental to his health, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78206
He is busy ___ his work and cannot be disturbed.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'busy' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Busy with' is used with a noun. He is busy with his work, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Busy in' would be used with a gerund (e.g., busy in working). Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78207
He is beginning ___ a new chapter in his life.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'beginning' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. He is beginning a new chapter, so no preposition is needed. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78208
The company is presiding ___ the meeting.
Answer:
over
**Rule:** The verb 'presiding' is followed by the preposition 'over'. 'Presiding over' means to be in charge of a formal meeting, ceremony, or trial. The chairman is presiding over the meeting, so 'over' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78209
She is fond ___ chocolates and can eat them all day.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'fond' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Fond of' means to like something very much. She is fond of chocolates, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78210
The company has to focus ___ its core competencies to achieve success.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'focus' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Focus on' means to concentrate on something. The company has to focus on its core competencies, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'in' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.