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
78391
The company is complacent ___ its success and is not innovating.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'complacent' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Complacent about' means to be too satisfied with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not feel that any change is necessary. The company is complacent about its success, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78392
He is appropriate ___ the role of a leader with his strong communication skills.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'appropriate' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Appropriate for' is used for a purpose or a person. He is appropriate for the role of a leader, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Appropriate to' is used for a situation or an occasion. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78393
The company has to live ___ its reputation of being a reliable brand.
Answer:
up to
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'live up to' means to be as good as something. The company has to live up to its reputation, so 'up to' is the correct preposition. 'Live by' means to follow a particular belief or principle. 'Live on' means to have enough money for the basic things you need to live. 'Live with' means to accept something unpleasant. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78394
The company is not responsible ___ the personal belongings of its employees.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'responsible' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Responsible for' something means to have control and authority over it and the duty of taking care of it. The company is not responsible for the personal belongings, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Responsible to' is used to show who someone is responsible to. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78395
He is intent ___ winning the competition at any cost.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The adjective 'intent' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Intent on' doing something means to be determined to do it. He is intent on winning the competition, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78396
The company is dressed ___ success with its new marketing strategy.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The phrase 'dressed for success' is an idiom that means to be prepared for success. The company is dressed for success, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78397
The company is devoid ___ any social responsibility.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'devoid' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Devoid of' means to be completely without something. The company is devoid of any social responsibility, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78398
She is composed ___ a calm and peaceful personality.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'composed' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Composed of' means to be made up of different parts. Her personality is composed of calm and peaceful qualities, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78399
The company is kind ___ its employees and provides them with many benefits.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'kind' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Kind to' means to be good and helpful to someone. The company is kind to its employees, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78400
The company is eligible ___ the government subsidy.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'eligible' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Eligible for' is used with a noun. The company is eligible for the subsidy, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Eligible to' is used with an infinitive. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.