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
78211
She is applicable ___ all the candidates.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'applicable' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Applicable to' means to be relevant or appropriate to someone or something. The rule is applicable to all the candidates, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78212
The company has to result ___ a huge loss due to the economic slowdown.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'result' is followed by 'in' or 'from'. 'Result in' means to cause a particular situation to happen. The company has to result in a huge loss, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Result from' means to be the result of something. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78213
The company has to turn ___ the offer as it is not profitable.
Answer:
down
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'turn down' means to reject an offer or request. The company has to turn down the offer, so 'down' is the correct preposition. 'Turn up' means to arrive or appear unexpectedly. 'Turn off' means to stop a machine or a light. 'Turn out' means to happen in a particular way.
78214
She is leaning ___ the wall for support.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The verb 'leaning' is followed by 'against' or 'on'. 'Leaning against' is used when you are resting on something for support. She is leaning against the wall, so 'against' is the correct preposition. 'Leaning on' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78215
He is dealing ___ textiles.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'dealing in' means to buy and sell a particular product. He is dealing in textiles, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Dealing with' means to take action to solve a problem or to handle a situation. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78216
The company has an appetite ___ success.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'appetite' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Appetite for' means a strong desire for something. The company has an appetite for success, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78217
The company is afraid ___ the dark.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'afraid' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Afraid of' something means to be frightened of it. The child is afraid of the dark, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78218
He is aiming ___ the bird with his gun.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'aiming' is followed by 'at' or 'for'. 'Aiming at' is used when talking about a target. He is aiming at the bird, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Aiming for' is used when talking about a goal or an ambition. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78219
The company is insensible ___ the needs of its customers.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'insensible' is followed by 'to' or 'of'. 'Insensible to' means to be unaware of or indifferent to something. The company is insensible to the needs of its customers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Insensible of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78220
He is cheating ___ his wife.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'cheating on' means to be unfaithful to your partner. He is cheating on his wife, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.