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
78291
He is beset ___ financial problems and is struggling to make ends meet.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'beset' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Beset with' means to be troubled by something continuously. He is beset with financial problems, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78292
She is not acquainted ___ the new software and needs some training.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'acquainted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Acquainted with' means to be familiar with something. She is not familiar with the new software, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78293
She is angry ___ her brother for his carelessness.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'angry' is followed by 'with' or 'at'. 'Angry with' is used for a person. She is angry with her brother, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Angry at' is used for a situation or an event. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78294
The company has a good reputation ___ its fair business practices.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The noun 'reputation' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Reputation for' something means the opinion that people in general have about someone or something, based on past behavior or character. The company has a good reputation for its fair practices, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'in' is grammatically incorrect.
78295
The company is convinced ___ the potential of the new product.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'convinced' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Convinced of' means to be completely certain about something. The company is convinced of the potential, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78296
She is not negligent ___ her duties and always completes her work on time.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'negligent' is followed by 'of' or 'in'. 'Negligent of' one's duties is a common collocation. She is not negligent of her duties, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Negligent in' is also possible. Both are correct, but 'of' is a better fit here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78297
She is craving ___ a cup of hot coffee in this cold weather.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'craving' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Craving for' means to have a strong desire for something. She is craving for a cup of coffee, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78298
He is overcome ___ grief after the loss of his friend.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'overcome' is followed by 'with' or 'by'. 'Overcome with' is used to show that someone is strongly affected by an emotion. He is overcome with grief, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Overcome by' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78299
He is not familiar ___ the new rules and regulations of the company.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'familiar' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Familiar with' means to have a good knowledge of something. He is not familiar with the new rules, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78300
The politician's speech was fraught ___ inconsistencies and empty promises.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'fraught' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Fraught with' means full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers. The speech was full of inconsistencies, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'in' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.