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
78531
The manager is responsible ___ the success or failure of the project.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'responsible' is followed by the preposition 'for'. 'Responsible for' something means to have control and authority over it and the duty of taking care of it. The manager has the duty for the project, so 'for' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' is used to show who someone is responsible to, not what they are responsible for. Option (c) 'of' is incorrect. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.
78532
The company is connected ___ the internet.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'connected' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Connected to' is used to show that two things are joined together. The computer is connected to the internet, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Connected with' is used to show a relationship between people or things. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78533
He is whole-hearted ___ his support for the cause.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'whole-hearted' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Whole-hearted in' means to be completely enthusiastic and sincere. He is whole-hearted in his support, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78534
He has to aim ___ the target to win the competition.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'aim' is followed by 'at' or 'for'. 'Aim at' is used when talking about a target. He has to aim at the target, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Aim for' is used when talking about a goal or an ambition. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78535
The patient is now out ___ danger and is recovering well.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The correct idiom is 'out of danger', which means to be no longer in a dangerous situation. Therefore, 'of' is the correct preposition to complete the phrase. Options (b), (c), and (d) do not form the correct idiomatic expression.
78536
The teacher was not satisfied ___ the student's performance in the test.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'satisfied' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Satisfied with' means to be pleased or contented with something. The teacher was not pleased with the student's performance, 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.
78537
She has to rejoice ___ her success and celebrate with her friends.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The verb 'rejoice' is followed by 'at' or 'in'. 'Rejoice at' is used for an event or a piece of news. She has to rejoice at her success, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Rejoice in' is used for a quality or a state. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78538
The company is proportional ___ its size.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'proportional' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Proportional to' means to increase or decrease in size, amount, or degree according to changes in something else. The company's profit is proportional to its size, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78539
The company is crowded ___ people on weekends.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'crowded' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Crowded with' means to be full of people or things. The store is crowded with people, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78540
The company is answerable ___ the board of directors for its actions.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'answerable' is followed by 'to' and 'for'. 'Answerable to' is used for the person or group you are responsible to. The company is answerable to the board of directors, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Answerable for' is used for what you are responsible for. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.