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
78361
He is frightened ___ the dark and cannot sleep alone.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'frightened' is followed by 'of' or 'by'. 'Frightened of' is used for something that you are afraid of in general. He is frightened of the dark, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Frightened by' is used for a sudden event that frightens you. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78362
The company is compatible ___ the new software.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'compatible' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Compatible with' means to be able to exist or work together without problems. The hardware is compatible with the new software, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78363
The company is particular ___ the quality of its products.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'particular' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Particular about' means to be very careful about choosing or doing something. The company is particular about the quality, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78364
The company is approved ___ the new plan.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'approved' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Approved of' means to have a positive opinion of someone or something. The company has approved of the new plan, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78365
The company is engaged ___ the business of manufacturing textiles.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'engaged' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Engaged in' means to be taking part in an activity. The company is engaged in the business, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Engaged with' means to be involved with someone or something. 'Engaged to' is used for marriage. Option (d) is incorrect.
78366
He has to adhere ___ the rules of the organization to maintain discipline.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'adhere' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Adhere to' means to stick firmly to something, such as a rule or a belief. He has to adhere to the rules, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78367
He is buying ___ a new car next month.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'buying' is a transitive verb and takes a direct object. He is buying a new car, so no preposition is needed. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78368
He is subordinate ___ me in the office.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'subordinate' is followed by the preposition 'to', not 'than'. 'Subordinate to' means to have a lower rank or position than someone else. He is subordinate to me, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Than' is a common error. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78369
The company has to be consistent ___ its policies to maintain its reputation.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'consistent' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Consistent in' is used to show that someone always behaves in the same way. The company has to be consistent in its policies, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Consistent with' means to be in agreement with something. Option (b) would also be possible. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78370
He is blessed ___ a good health.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'blessed' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Blessed with' means to have something good. He is blessed with a good health, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.