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
78311
The company is matched ___ its rival in terms of market share.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The verb 'matched' is followed by 'by', 'with', or 'to'. 'Matched by' is used to show that something is equal to something else in a particular quality. The company is matched by its rival, so 'by' is the correct preposition. 'Matched with' is used to show that two things go well together. 'Matched to' is used to find something that is suitable for a particular person or purpose. Option (d) is incorrect.
78312
She is firm ___ her decision and will not change her mind.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'firm' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Firm in' one's decision or belief means to be strong and not easily changed. She is firm in her decision, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78313
The company is replete ___ talent and resources.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'replete' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Replete with' means to be full of something. The company is replete with talent, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78314
She is thankful ___ her parents for their support.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'thankful' is followed by 'to' and 'for'. 'Thankful to' is used for the person you are thankful to. She is thankful to her parents, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Thankful for' is used for the reason for being thankful. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78315
The students are busy ___ their project work and have no time to play.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'busy' is followed by the preposition 'with' when it is followed by a noun. 'Busy with' means to be occupied with something. The students are busy with their project work, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78316
She is prosecuted ___ shoplifting.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'prosecuted' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Prosecuted for' a crime means to be officially accused of it in a law court. She is prosecuted for shoplifting, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78317
The company is possessed ___ a strong desire to be the market leader.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'possessed' is followed by 'of' or 'with'. 'Possessed of' a quality means to have it. The company is possessed of a strong desire, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Possessed with' is used to talk about an evil spirit. Option (c) is also possible, meaning to be controlled by something. Options (b) and (d) are incorrect.
78318
The company is persistent ___ its efforts to achieve its goals.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'persistent' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Persistent in' is used for an action or an activity. The company is persistent in its efforts, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Persistent with' is used for a difficult task. Both are possible. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78319
She is loyal ___ her company and has been working there for ten years.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'loyal' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Loyal to' means to be faithful to someone or something. She is loyal to her company, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78320
She is forgetful ___ names and faces.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'forgetful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Forgetful of' means to often forget things. She is forgetful of names and faces, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.