All Categories MCQs
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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
78461
He is aware ___ the latest developments.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'aware' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Aware of' means to know that something exists, or to have knowledge or experience of a particular thing. He is aware of the latest developments, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78462
She is adjacent ___ the park.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'adjacent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Adjacent to' means to be next to or adjoining something else. The house is adjacent to the park, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78463
The company has to account ___ the missing funds and explain what happened.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'account for' means to give an explanation for something. The company has to account for the missing funds, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Account to' means to be responsible to someone. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78464
He is compensated ___ his hard work with a bonus.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The verb 'compensated' is followed by 'for' and 'with'. 'Compensated for' is used for the reason for the compensation. He is compensated for his hard work, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Compensated with' is used for the thing given as compensation. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78465
The company is considered ___ one of the best in the industry.
Answer:
(no preposition)
**Rule:** The verb 'considered' is often used without a preposition. 'Considered' can be followed by a noun or an adjective directly. The company is considered one of the best, so no preposition is needed. 'As' and 'to be' are sometimes used, but they are often considered redundant. Option (c) is incorrect.
78466
He is very particular ___ his choice of clothes and always dresses well.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'particular' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Particular about' means to be very careful about choosing or doing something. He is very careful about his clothes, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'for' is grammatically incorrect. Option (d) 'in' is also incorrect.
78467
She is bent ___ pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'bent on' means to be determined to do something. She is bent on pursuing her dream, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78468
He is not used ___ the cold weather in this country.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'used' is followed by the preposition 'to' when it means to be accustomed to something. 'Used to' means to be familiar with something. He is not used to the cold weather, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78469
He is not ashamed ___ asking for help when he needs it.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'ashamed' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Ashamed of' means to feel embarrassed or guilty about something. He is not ashamed of asking for help, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78470
The company has to excel ___ its competitors to gain a competitive advantage.
Answer:
over
**Rule:** The verb 'excel' is followed by 'at', 'in', or 'over'. 'Excel over' means to be better than others. The company has to excel over its competitors, so 'over' is the correct preposition. 'Excel at' or 'in' is used for a skill or a subject. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.