All Categories MCQs
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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
78261
He is yearning ___ a chance to prove his talent.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'yearning' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Yearning for' means to have a strong desire for something. He is yearning for a chance, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78262
He is indulgent ___ his children and spoils them.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indulgent' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Indulgent to' is used to show excessive kindness to someone. He is indulgent to his children, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Indulgent with' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78263
He is not an expert ___ this field and needs to consult someone.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The noun 'expert' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Expert in' is used for a subject or a field of study. He is not an expert in this field, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Expert at' is used for an activity. Option (b) is less appropriate here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78264
The company is vulnerable ___ cyber attacks.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'vulnerable' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Vulnerable to' means to be exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. The company is vulnerable to cyber attacks, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78265
She is satisfied ___ her performance in the exam.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Satisfied with' means to be pleased or contented with something. She is satisfied with her performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78266
The company is junior ___ me in rank.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'junior' is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'than'. 'Junior to' means to have a lower rank or position than someone else. He is junior to me, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Than' is a common error. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78267
She is descended ___ a royal family.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'descended' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Descended from' means to be related to someone who lived in the past. She is descended from a royal family, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78268
He is proficient ___ computer programming and can write complex codes.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'proficient' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Proficient in' is used for a skill or a subject. He is proficient in computer programming, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Proficient at' is also possible. Both are correct, but 'in' is more common. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78269
He has to prohibit his son ___ playing video games for long hours.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'prohibit' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Prohibit someone from' doing something means to forbid them to do it. He has to prohibit his son from playing video games, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78270
The company has to inquire ___ the matter to find out the truth.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The verb 'inquire' is followed by 'into', 'about', or 'of'. 'Inquire into' means to investigate something. The company has to inquire into the matter, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Inquire about' means to ask for information. 'Inquire of' means to ask someone a question. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.