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
78331
He is cured ___ his long illness and is now healthy.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'cured' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Cured of' means to be healed of a disease. He is cured of his long illness, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78332
The company is analogous ___ a beehive, with everyone working together.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'analogous' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Analogous to' means to be similar to something else in some way. The company is analogous to a beehive, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78333
He is certain ___ his success.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'certain' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Certain of' is more formal and is used to express complete confidence. He is certain of his success, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Certain about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78334
The company is weary ___ the long and tedious process.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'weary' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Weary of' means to be bored with something because you have had too much of it. The company is weary of the long process, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78335
The company is open ___ new ideas and suggestions.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'open' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Open to' means to be willing to consider something. The company is open to new ideas, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78336
She is very enthusiastic ___ her new project and is working hard on it.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'enthusiastic' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Enthusiastic about' means to show a lot of excitement and interest in something. She is enthusiastic about her new project, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'for' is grammatically incorrect. Option (d) 'in' is also incorrect.
78337
He is afflicted ___ arthritis.
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 arthritis, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78338
She has to save her friend ___ drowning in the river.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'save' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Save someone from' doing something means to rescue them from a dangerous situation. She has to save her friend from drowning, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78339
He is unrelated ___ the victim and has no connection with the case.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'unrelated' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Unrelated to' means to not be connected with someone or something. He is unrelated to the victim, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78340
He is notorious ___ his bad temper.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'notorious' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Notorious for' means to be famous for something bad. He is notorious for his bad temper, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.