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
78281
The company deals ___ high-quality leather goods and exports them to other countries.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'deals in' means to buy and sell a particular product. The company buys and sells leather goods, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Deals with' means to take action to solve a problem or to be about a particular subject. Therefore, option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are grammatically incorrect.
78282
The company is free ___ any kind of political influence.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'free' is followed by 'from' or 'of'. 'Free from' means to not be affected by something unpleasant. The company is free from political influence, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Free of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78283
She is compatible ___ her partner.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'compatible' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Compatible with' means to be able to exist or work together without problems. She is compatible with her partner, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78284
He is present ___ the meeting.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'present' is followed by 'at' or 'in'. 'Present at' is used for an event or a place. He is present at the meeting, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Present in' is used for a place. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common for events. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78285
He is shocked ___ the news of his friend's death.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'shocked' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Shocked at' is used for a situation or an event. He is shocked at the news, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Shocked by' is used for the cause of the shock. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78286
She has to quarrel ___ her brother over a trivial issue.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'quarrel' is followed by 'with' or 'over'. 'Quarrel with' is used for the person you are arguing with. She has to quarrel with her brother, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Quarrel over' is used for the reason for the argument. Option (b) is also correct in a different context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78287
He is bestowing ___ his blessings on the newly married couple.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'bestowing' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Bestowing something on' someone means to give them something as a gift or an honor. He is bestowing his blessings on the couple, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (a) is incorrect because 'bestow' is a transitive verb that requires a preposition in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78288
She is opposite ___ her sister in nature.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'opposite' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Opposite to' means to be completely different from someone or something. She is opposite to her sister, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78289
She is compensated ___ her loss with a handsome amount of money.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'compensated' is followed by 'for' and 'with'. 'Compensated for' is used for the loss or damage. She is compensated for her loss, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Compensated with' is used for the thing given as compensation. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78290
She is devoted ___ her family and would do anything for them.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'devoted' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Devoted to' means to be very loving or loyal to someone or something. She is devoted to her family, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.