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
78491
He is located ___ the heart of the city.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'located' is followed by 'in', 'at', or 'on'. 'Located in' is used for a large area. The hotel is located in the heart of the city, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Located at' is used for a specific address. 'Located on' is used for a street or a road. Option (d) is incorrect.
78492
The company is sorry ___ the inconvenience caused to its customers.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'sorry' is followed by 'for' or 'about'. 'Sorry for' is used to express regret for something you have done. The company is sorry for the inconvenience, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Sorry about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78493
The company is contemporary ___ its rivals.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'contemporary' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Contemporary with' means to belong to the same period of time. The company is contemporary with its rivals, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78494
She is influenced ___ her parents in her career choice.
Answer:
by
**Rule:** The verb 'influenced' is followed by the preposition 'by'. 'Influenced by' is used to show the cause of the influence. She is influenced by her parents, so 'by' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78495
He is trustful ___ his own judgment.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'trustful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Trustful of' means to be willing to believe that other people are good and honest. He is trustful of his own judgment, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78496
He is hesitant ___ asking for help.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'hesitant' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Hesitant about' doing something means to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous. He is hesitant about asking for help, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78497
She is conducive ___ learning.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'conducive' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Conducive to' means to make it easy, possible, or likely for something to happen. The environment is conducive to learning, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78498
She is distracted ___ her work by the loud music.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The verb 'distracted' is followed by 'from' and 'by'. 'Distracted from' is used for the activity you are distracted from. She is distracted from her work, so 'from' is the correct preposition. 'Distracted by' is used for the cause of the distraction. Both are possible in different contexts. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78499
He is indifferent ___ praise and blame and does his work sincerely.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'indifferent' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Indifferent to' something means to have no particular interest or sympathy for it. He has no interest in praise or blame, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
78500
She is delighted ___ the news of her promotion.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'delighted' is followed by 'at', 'with', or 'by'. 'Delighted at' is used for a situation or an event. She is delighted at the news, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Delighted with' is used for something you have or experience. 'Delighted by' is used for the cause of the delight. Options (d) is incorrect.