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
78341
He is credited ___ the invention of the telephone.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'credited' is followed by 'with' or 'to'. 'Credited with' means to be considered as the person who did something. He is credited with the invention, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Credited to' is used when money is added to an account. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78342
His actions are not in consonance ___ the values he claims to uphold.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrase 'in consonance' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'In consonance with' means in agreement or harmony with. His actions are not in agreement with his values, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are grammatically incorrect.
78343
He is horrified ___ the sight of the accident.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'horrified' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Horrified at' is used for a situation or an event. He is horrified at the sight of the accident, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Horrified by' is used for the cause of the horror. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78344
The company is not wanting ___ resources and can afford to invest in new projects.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'wanting' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Wanting in' means lacking something. The company is not wanting in resources, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.
78345
The students are preparing ___ their final exams which are scheduled for next month.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'preparing' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Preparing for' something means to get ready for it. The students are getting ready for their exams, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'at' is grammatically incorrect.
78346
He is addicted ___ smoking and cannot give it up.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'addicted' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Addicted to' something means to be unable to stop taking a harmful drug or doing something as a habit. He is addicted to smoking, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78347
She is cordial ___ her colleagues and maintains a good relationship with them.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'cordial' is followed by 'with', 'to', or 'towards'. 'Cordial with' is used to show a friendly relationship. She is cordial with her colleagues, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Cordial to' and 'cordial towards' are also possible. All three are correct. Options (d) is incorrect.
78348
The company is guilty ___ tax evasion and has to pay a heavy fine.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'guilty' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Guilty of' a crime means to have committed it. The company is guilty of tax evasion, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78349
She is rid ___ her old car and bought a new one.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The phrase 'rid of' means to get free from something that you do not want. She is rid of her old car, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78350
She is fearful ___ the safety of her children.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'fearful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Fearful of' means to be afraid of something. She is fearful of the safety, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Fearful for' is also possible, meaning to be worried about someone's safety. Both are correct in different contexts, but 'of' is more direct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.