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
78371
The company is quick ___ learning new technologies.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'quick' is followed by 'at' or 'in'. 'Quick at' is used for an activity or a skill. The company is quick at learning, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Quick in' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78372
She is known ___ her generosity and kindness.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'known' is followed by 'for', 'by', or 'to'. 'Known for' means to be famous for something. She is known for her generosity, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Known by' is used for the name you are known by. 'Known to' is used for the person who knows you. Option (d) is incorrect.
78373
He is bearing ___ the pain of his injury.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'bearing with' means to be patient with someone or something. In this context, it means to endure the pain. He is bearing with the pain, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78374
She is zealous ___ her work and always strives for excellence.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'zealous' is followed by 'for' or 'in'. 'Zealous for' is used to show strong support for something. She is zealous for her work, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Zealous in' is also possible. Both are correct, but 'for' is a better fit here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78375
She is very anxious ___ the results of her medical tests.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'anxious' is followed by the preposition 'about' when it means to be worried or nervous. She is anxious about the results, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' would mean to be eager for something. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
78376
He has to see ___ his sick grandmother in the hospital.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'see to' means to take care of someone or something. He has to see to his sick grandmother, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'See about' means to deal with something. 'See off' means to go to an airport or station to say goodbye to someone. 'See through' means to not be deceived by something.
78377
The city is adjacent ___ the river, offering scenic views.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'adjacent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Adjacent to' means very near, next to, or touching. The city is adjacent to the river, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78378
The company is favorable ___ the new government policy.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'favorable' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Favorable to' is used to show support for something. The company is favorable to the new policy, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Favorable for' is used for a particular purpose. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78379
He has to recover ___ his illness to get back to work.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'recover' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Recover from' means to get well again after an illness or injury. He has to recover from his illness, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78380
She is consistent ___ her principles and never compromises on them.
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. She is consistent in her principles, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Consistent with' means to be in agreement with something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.