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
78351
She is alarmed ___ the strange noise.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'alarmed' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Alarmed at' is used for a situation or an event. She is alarmed at the strange noise, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Alarmed by' is used for the cause of the alarm. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78352
He is not exempt ___ the rules and has to follow them like everyone else.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'exempt' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Exempt from' means to be free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. He is not exempt from the rules, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'to' is grammatically incorrect.
78353
He has to accede ___ the request of his boss to avoid any conflict.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'accede' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Accede to' means to agree to a request or demand. He has to accede to the request, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
78354
He is absorbed ___ his studies and does not have time for anything else.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'absorbed' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Absorbed in' means to be very interested in something and give it all your attention. He is absorbed in his studies, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78355
He is amazed ___ her performance on the stage.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'amazed' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Amazed at' is used for a situation or an event. He is amazed at her performance, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Amazed by' is used for the cause of the amazement. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78356
The company is disqualified ___ the competition for violating the rules.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'disqualified' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Disqualified from' means to be stopped from taking part in a competition or an activity because you have broken a rule. The company is disqualified from the competition, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78357
The company has to vote ___ the new proposal in the upcoming meeting.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'vote' is followed by 'on' when referring to the subject of the vote. 'Vote on' means to express your choice or opinion on a matter. The company has to vote on the new proposal, so 'on' is the correct preposition. 'Vote for' means to support a proposal. 'Vote against' means to oppose a proposal. Option (d) is incorrect.
78358
The company has to boast ___ its achievements to attract more investors.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'boast' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Boast of' means to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. The company has to boast of its achievements, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Boast about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78359
The teacher is very pleased ___ the progress made by the students.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'pleased' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Pleased with' means to be happy or satisfied with something. The teacher is happy with the students' progress, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
78360
He is gifted ___ a beautiful voice and is a talented singer.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'gifted' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Gifted with' means to have a natural talent for something. He is gifted with a beautiful voice, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.