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
78271
He is afflicted ___ a chronic illness that requires constant medical attention.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'afflicted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Afflicted with' means to suffer from an illness or a problem. He is afflicted with a chronic illness, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78272
He is not capable ___ doing this work as it requires a lot of experience.
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. He is not capable of doing the work, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
78273
He is not ashamed ___ his humble beginnings and is proud of his achievements.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'ashamed' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Ashamed of' means to feel embarrassed or guilty about something. He is not ashamed of his humble beginnings, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78274
She is very worried ___ her son's health as he has been unwell for a long time.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'worried' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Worried about' means to be anxious or concerned about someone or something. She is worried about her son's health, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
78275
She is justified ___ her actions as she had no other choice.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'justified' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Justified in' doing something means to have a good reason for it. She is justified in her actions, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78276
The company is blessed ___ a team of talented and dedicated employees.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'blessed' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Blessed with' means to have something good. The company is blessed with a talented team, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78277
She is preferable ___ death to dishonor.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'preferable' is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'than'. 'Preferable to' means to be more desirable than something else. Death is preferable to dishonor, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Than' is a common error. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78278
She has to care ___ her old parents as they are dependent on her.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'care' is followed by 'for' or 'about'. 'Care for' means to look after someone who is sick, old, or very young. She has to care for her old parents, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Care about' means to be interested in something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78279
The company is associated ___ a well-known brand.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'associated' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Associated with' means to be connected with something. The company is associated with a well-known brand, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78280
The company is condemned ___ its unethical practices.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'condemned' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Condemned for' means to be criticized for something. The company is condemned for its unethical practices, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Condemned to' means to be sentenced to a particular punishment. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.