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
78561
She is amazed ___ the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'amazed' is followed by 'at' or 'by'. 'Amazed at' is used for a situation or an event. She is amazed at the beauty of the Taj Mahal, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Amazed by' is used for the cause of the amazement. Both are possible, but 'at' is more common in this context. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78562
He is arguing ___ his friend over a trivial matter.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'arguing' is followed by 'with', 'against', or 'for'. 'Arguing with' is used for the person you are having a disagreement with. He is arguing with his friend, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Arguing against' is used for the idea you are opposing. 'Arguing for' is used for the idea you are supporting. Option (d) is incorrect.
78563
The company has to admit ___ its mistakes to regain the trust of the public.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'admit' is followed by 'to' or the gerund form of the verb. 'Admit to' means to confess to be the case or to be true. The company has to admit to its mistakes, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'by' is grammatically incorrect.
78564
He is distinct ___ his twin brother in his personality.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'distinct' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Distinct from' means to be clearly different from something else. He is distinct from his twin brother, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78565
She is apt ___ learning languages.
Answer:
at
**Rule:** The adjective 'apt' is followed by 'at' or 'in'. 'Apt at' is used for an activity or a skill. She is apt at learning languages, so 'at' is the correct preposition. 'Apt in' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78566
He has to furnish the police ___ the required information to help in the investigation.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'furnish' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Furnish someone with' something means to provide them with it. He has to furnish the police with the required information, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'to' would be used if the sentence was 'He has to furnish the required information to the police'. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78567
The company is bursting ___ laughter at the joke.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'bursting into laughter' means to suddenly start laughing. The audience is bursting into laughter, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Bursting out' laughing is also possible. 'Bursting with' means to be full of something. Option (d) is incorrect.
78568
He is reduced ___ poverty after losing his job.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'reduced' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Reduced to' means to be brought to a worse condition. He is reduced to poverty, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78569
The company is similar ___ its competitor in many ways.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'similar' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Similar to' means to be like someone or something but not exactly the same. The company is similar to its competitor, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78570
The company is prepared ___ any eventuality.
Answer:
for
**Rule:** The adjective 'prepared' is followed by 'for' or 'to'. 'Prepared for' is used with a noun. The company is prepared for any eventuality, so 'for' is the correct preposition. 'Prepared to' is used with an infinitive. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.