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
78511
The company is famous ___ its high-quality products.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'famous' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Famous for' means to be known for a particular quality or thing. The company is famous for its products, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78512
She is required ___ submit her assignment by Friday.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'required' is followed by 'to' and an infinitive. 'Required to' do something means to be obliged to do it. She is required to submit her assignment, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78513
He is complaining ___ his boss about the long working hours.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'complaining' is followed by 'to', 'against', or 'about'. 'Complaining to' is used for the person or authority you are complaining to. He is complaining to his boss, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Complaining against' is used for the person you are complaining about. 'Complaining about' is used for the problem. Option (d) is incorrect.
78514
The company is certain ___ its success in the new venture.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'certain' is followed by 'of' or 'about'. 'Certain of' is more formal and is used to express complete confidence. The company is certain of its success, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Certain about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78515
The company is attentive ___ the needs of its customers.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'attentive' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Attentive to' means to be listening or watching carefully. The company is attentive to the needs of its customers, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78516
He is not satisfied ___ his current job and is looking for a change.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Satisfied with' means to be pleased or contented with something. He is not pleased with his job, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is incorrect. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
78517
The company is apprehensive ___ the future.
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. The company is apprehensive of the future, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Apprehensive about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78518
She is not interested ___ gossip and prefers to talk about more meaningful things.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'interested' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Interested in' means to want to know more about something. She is not interested in gossip, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78519
She is boasting ___ her achievements.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The verb 'boasting' is followed by 'about' or 'of'. 'Boasting about' means to talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. She is boasting about her achievements, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Boasting of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78520
He is mindful ___ his responsibilities as a father.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'mindful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Mindful of' means to be conscious or aware of something. He is mindful of his responsibilities, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.