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
78321
The company has to complain ___ the authorities about the poor infrastructure.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'complain' is followed by 'to' when referring to the person or authority you are complaining to. The company has to complain to the authorities, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Complain against' is used for the person you are complaining about. 'Complain about' is used for the problem. 'Complain for' is incorrect.
78322
The company is reconciled ___ the fact that it has lost the market share.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'reconciled' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Reconciled to' means to accept a situation that you do not like. The company is reconciled to the fact, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Reconciled with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78323
The company has to refrain ___ making any false claims in its advertisements.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'refrain' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Refrain from' means to stop yourself from doing something. The company has to refrain from making any false claims, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78324
She has to agree ___ her friend on this matter.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'agree' is followed by 'with', 'to', or 'on'. 'Agree with' is used for a person. She has to agree with her friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Agree to' is used for a proposal. 'Agree on' is used for a matter. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect in this context.
78325
The company has a monopoly ___ the production of this particular product.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The noun 'monopoly' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Monopoly on' something means to have complete control of the supply of it. The company has a monopoly on the production, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
78326
The company has to look ___ the matter and find a solution.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'look into' means to investigate or examine. The company has to investigate the matter, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Look after' means to take care of. 'Look for' means to search for. 'Look up' means to search for information in a book or database.
78327
She is fascinated ___ the ancient history of Egypt.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The adjective 'fascinated' is followed by 'by' or 'with'. 'Fascinated by' is used for the cause of the fascination. She is fascinated by the ancient history, so 'by' is the correct preposition. 'Fascinated with' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78328
The company is borrowing money ___ the bank.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'borrowing' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Borrowing from' means to take something from someone with the intention of returning it. The company is borrowing money from the bank, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78329
She is skillful ___ painting.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'skillful' is followed by 'in' or 'at'. 'Skillful in' is used for a skill or a subject. She is skillful in painting, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Skillful at' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78330
She is cruel ___ animals and should be punished.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'cruel' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Cruel to' means to cause pain or suffering to someone or something. She is cruel to animals, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.