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
78251
She is tired ___ the same old routine every day.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'tired' is followed by 'of' or 'from'. 'Tired of' means to be bored with something. She is tired of the same old routine, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Tired from' is used to show the cause of tiredness. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78252
She is hopeful ___ a positive outcome.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'hopeful' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Hopeful of' is more formal and is used to express confidence about a future event. She is hopeful of a positive outcome, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Hopeful about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78253
The company is diffident ___ its ability to compete in the market.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'diffident' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Diffident about' means to be shy and not confident of your own abilities. The company is diffident about its ability, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78254
She has to abstain ___ eating junk food to stay healthy.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'abstain' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Abstain from' means to not do something, especially something that you enjoy. She has to abstain from eating junk food, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78255
The company is proud ___ its long history of success.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Proud of' someone or something means to feel pleasure and satisfaction because of something that you have or something that someone connected with you has done. The company is proud of its long history, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78256
She is polite ___ her elders and shows them respect.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'polite' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Polite to' means to be courteous and respectful to someone. She is polite to her elders, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78257
The company is choosing ___ a new CEO.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'choosing' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. The company is choosing a new CEO, so no preposition is needed. 'Choosing from', 'between', or 'among' is used to show the options you are choosing from. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78258
She is irrespective ___ her age, she is very mature and responsible.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'irrespective' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Irrespective of' means without considering something. Irrespective of her age, she is very mature, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78259
He is exposed ___ the harsh realities of life at a young age.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'exposed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Exposed to' means to be put in a situation where you are not protected from something harmful or unpleasant. He is exposed to the harsh realities, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78260
She is content ___ her simple life.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'content' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Content with' means to be satisfied with what you have. She is content with her simple life, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.