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
78431
The company is alive ___ the latest market trends.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'alive' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Alive to' means to be aware of and interested in something. The company is alive to the latest market trends, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78432
She is not successful ___ her attempt to break the world record.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'successful' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Successful in' doing something means to have achieved what you wanted to do. She is not successful in her attempt, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78433
The company is covered ___ a layer of snow.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'covered' is followed by 'in', 'with', or 'by'. 'Covered in' is used to say that something is on the surface of something else. The ground is covered in snow, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Covered with' is also possible. Both 'in' and 'with' are correct. 'Covered by' is used for the agent. Option (d) is incorrect.
78434
The company is indebted ___ its loyal customers for their continued support.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indebted' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Indebted to' someone means to be very grateful to them for something. The company is indebted to its customers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is used to mention the reason for being indebted. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78435
He is belonging ___ a noble family.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'belonging' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Belonging to' means to be a member of a particular group or organization. He is belonging to a noble family, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78436
The company has to send ___ the invitation to all the guests for the event.
Answer:
out
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'send out' means to send something to a lot of people. The company has to send out the invitation, so 'out' is the correct preposition. 'Send to' is used for the recipient. 'Send for' means to ask someone to come and help you. Option (d) is incorrect.
78437
She is very clever ___ solving puzzles and can solve them quickly.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'clever' is followed by the preposition 'at' when referring to a skill. 'Clever at' means to be skilled in a particular activity. She is clever at solving puzzles, so 'at' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'in' is sometimes used, but 'at' is more common and correct. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78438
She is wise ___ her age and gives sound advice.
Answer:
beyond
**Rule:** The phrase 'wise beyond one's age' means to be unusually wise for a young person. She is wise beyond her age, so 'beyond' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78439
The company is upset ___ the poor sales figures.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'upset' is followed by 'about' or 'with'. 'Upset about' is used for a situation or an event. The company is upset about the poor sales figures, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Upset with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78440
She is apprehensive ___ the outcome of the interview.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'apprehensive' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Apprehensive of' means to be worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen. She is apprehensive of the outcome, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Apprehensive about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.