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
78401
She is consistent ___ her performance.
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 performance, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Consistent with' means to be in agreement with something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78402
He is involved ___ a lot of extracurricular activities.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'involved' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Involved in' means to be taking part in something. He is involved in a lot of activities, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Involved with' is used for people. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78403
She is busy ___ her work.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'busy' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Busy with' is used with a noun. She is busy with her work, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Busy in' would be used with a gerund (e.g., busy in working). Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78404
The company has to substitute the old product ___ a new and improved one.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'substitute' is followed by 'with' or 'for'. 'Substitute something with something' means to replace it with something else. The company has to substitute the old product with a new one, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Substitute for' means to be a replacement for something. Option (b) would change the meaning. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78405
The company is critical ___ the new policy.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'critical' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Critical of' means to express disapproval of someone or something. The company is critical of the new policy, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78406
The company is based ___ a true story.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'based on' means to use something as the foundation for something else. The movie is based on a true story, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78407
She is conscious ___ her duties.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'conscious' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Conscious of' means to be aware of something. She is conscious of her duties, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78408
She is not worthy ___ such a prestigious award as her work is not original.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'worthy' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Worthy of' means to deserve something. She is not worthy of the award, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'to' is grammatically incorrect.
78409
The company will not swerve ___ its commitment to quality.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'swerve' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'To swerve from' something means to deviate or turn aside from a course, principle, or duty. The company will not deviate from its commitment, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78410
The company is implicated ___ the scandal and is under investigation.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'implicated' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Implicated in' means to be shown to be involved in a crime or something wrong. The company is implicated in the scandal, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.