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
78381
He is lavish ___ his praise for his favorite actor.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'lavish' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Lavish in' is used to show that you give a lot of something. He is lavish in his praise, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Lavish with' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78382
He is reconciled ___ his past mistakes and is trying to move on.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'reconciled' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Reconciled to' something means to accept a situation that you do not like. He is reconciled to his past mistakes, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Reconciled with' is used for people. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78383
The company is asking ___ a higher price for its product.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'asking for' means to request something. The company is asking for a higher price, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78384
She is absorbed ___ her book and did not hear me call.
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. She is absorbed in her book, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78385
The company is cordial ___ its clients.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'cordial' is followed by 'to', 'with', or 'towards'. 'Cordial to' is used to show a friendly attitude towards someone. The company is cordial to its clients, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Cordial with' and 'cordial towards' are also possible. All three are correct. Option (d) is incorrect.
78386
She is corresponding ___ her pen friend in Japan.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'corresponding' is followed by 'with' or 'to'. 'Corresponding with' is used to show a two-way exchange of letters. She is corresponding with her pen friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Corresponding to' means to be similar to something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78387
She is perplexed ___ the complex instructions.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'perplexed' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Perplexed at' is used for a situation or an event. She is perplexed at the complex instructions, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Perplexed by' is used for the cause of the perplexity. Both are possible. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78388
He is committed ___ his work and always gives his best.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'committed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Committed to' something means to be dedicated to it. He is committed to his work, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78389
She is bereaved ___ her husband.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'bereaved' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Bereaved of' means to have a close relation or friend who has died. She is bereaved of her husband, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78390
He is contiguous ___ the forest.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'contiguous' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Contiguous to' means to be next to or touching another, usually similar, thing. The farm is contiguous to the forest, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.