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
78521
She is prone ___ making careless mistakes.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'prone' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Prone to' means to be likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic. She is prone to making mistakes, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78522
The manager is not satisfied ___ the explanation given by the employee.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Satisfied with' means to be pleased or contented with something. The manager was not pleased with the explanation, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'by' is incorrect. Option (c) 'at' is used to show a specific point but is incorrect with 'satisfied'. Option (d) 'from' is grammatically incorrect.
78523
She has a strong aversion ___ spicy food, so she always orders mild dishes.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The noun 'aversion' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Aversion to' means a strong dislike of something. Therefore, 'to' is the correct preposition to complete the sentence. Option (a) 'for' is incorrect as 'aversion for' is not the correct phrasal preposition. Option (c) 'with' is grammatically incorrect in this context. Option (d) 'about' is also incorrect as 'aversion' does not take the preposition 'about'.
78524
He is astonished ___ the beautiful scenery.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'astonished' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Astonished at' is used for a situation or an event. He is astonished at the beautiful scenery, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Astonished by' is used for the cause of the astonishment. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78525
We must not meddle ___ the affairs of other people.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'meddle' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to interfering in situations or other people's concerns. 'To meddle in' affairs is the correct phrasal verb. 'Meddle with' means to touch or handle something without permission. Therefore, 'in' is the correct choice here. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78526
She is patient ___ her students and helps them to learn.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'patient' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Patient with' someone means to be able to remain calm and not get angry with them. She is patient with her students, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78527
She is proud ___ her achievements.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'proud' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Proud of' someone or something means to feel pleasure and satisfaction because of something that you have or something that someone connected with you has done. She is proud of her achievements, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78528
She is aspiring ___ a career in politics.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'aspiring' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Aspiring to' means to have a strong desire to achieve something. She is aspiring to a career in politics, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78529
The company is negligent ___ its duties towards its customers.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'negligent' is followed by 'in' or 'of'. 'Negligent in' is used to show that someone has not been careful enough in their actions. The company is negligent in its duties, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Negligent of' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78530
She is mixed ___ the wrong kind of people.
Answer:
up with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'mixed up with' means to be involved with people who have a bad influence on you. She is mixed up with the wrong kind of people, so 'up with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.