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
78541
The company has to decide ___ the best course of action to take.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'decide' is followed by the preposition 'on' when it means to choose something from a number of possibilities. The company has to decide on the best course of action, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'about' is also possible, but 'on' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78542
She is basking ___ the glory of her success.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'basking in' means to enjoy the pleasure of something. She is basking in the glory of her success, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78543
She has to avail herself ___ the opportunity to go abroad for higher studies.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The verb 'avail' is followed by a reflexive pronoun and the preposition 'of'. 'Avail oneself of' means to make use of an opportunity. She has to avail herself of the opportunity, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect. Option (c) 'from' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78544
She is enraged ___ the injustice done to her.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'enraged' is followed by 'at' or 'with'. 'Enraged at' is used for a situation or an event. She is enraged at the injustice, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Enraged with' is used for a person. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78545
She is deciding ___ which dress to wear.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'deciding' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Deciding on' means to choose something from a number of possibilities. She is deciding on which dress to wear, so 'on' is the correct preposition. 'Deciding about' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78546
She is competent ___ her job.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'competent' is followed by 'in', 'at', or 'for'. 'Competent for' is used for a job or a position. She is competent for her job, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Competent in' is used for a skill or a subject. 'Competent at' is used for an activity. Option (d) is incorrect.
78547
She is married ___ a doctor who works at the local hospital.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'married' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Married to' someone means to be their husband or wife. She is married to a doctor, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'with' is incorrect in formal English. Option (c) 'by' is incorrect. Option (d) 'of' is grammatically incorrect.
78548
His health has been steadily declining ___ the past few months.
Answer:
over
**Rule:** The preposition 'over' is used to indicate a period of time during which something happens or develops. The decline in health happened during the period of the past few months. Therefore, 'over' is the most appropriate preposition. 'Since' is used for a starting point. 'From' is used to indicate a starting point. 'In' can be used, but 'over' better emphasizes the duration of the decline.
78549
He is innocent ___ the crime he was accused of.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'innocent' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Innocent of' a crime means to not have committed it. He is innocent of the crime, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78550
He is grateful ___ his friends for their support during his difficult times.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'grateful' is followed by the preposition 'to' when referring to the person you are thankful to. 'Grateful to' someone means to be thankful to them. He is thankful to his friends, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is used to mention the reason for being grateful. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'at' is grammatically incorrect.