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
78231
The company has a great sympathy ___ the victims of the flood.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'sympathy' is followed by 'for' or 'with'. 'Sympathy for' is used to show that you feel sorry for someone. The company has sympathy for the victims, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Sympathy with' is used to show that you agree with someone's opinion or feelings. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78232
She is anxious ___ the safety of her children.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'anxious' is followed by 'about' or 'for'. 'Anxious about' means to be worried or nervous. She is anxious about the safety of her children, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Anxious for' means to be eager for something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78233
He is lacking ___ common sense.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'lacking' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Lacking in' means to not have enough of something. He is lacking in common sense, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78234
The committee will deliberate ___ the proposed changes before making a final decision.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'deliberate' is followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon' when it means to think or talk seriously and carefully about something. The committee will discuss the changes, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'for' is incorrect. Option (d) 'to' is grammatically incorrect.
78235
The company is pleased ___ the performance of its new product.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'pleased' is followed by 'with', 'at', or 'by'. 'Pleased with' is used for something you have or experience. The company is pleased with the performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Pleased at' is used for a situation or an event. 'Pleased by' is used for the cause of the pleasure. Options (d) is incorrect.
78236
She is very curious ___ knowing the secret behind his success.
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 secret, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
78237
She is unaware ___ the danger she is in.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'unaware' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Unaware of' means to not know that something exists, or to not have knowledge or experience of a particular thing. She is unaware of the danger, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78238
He is very tenacious ___ his goals and never gives up easily.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'tenacious' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Tenacious of' means holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way. He is tenacious of his goals, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78239
She is not accustomed ___ the hot weather in this city.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'accustomed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Accustomed to' means to be used to something. She is not used to the hot weather, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78240
The company is rude ___ its customers and has a bad reputation.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'rude' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Rude to' means to be impolite to someone. The company is rude to its customers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.