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
78571
He is identical ___ his twin brother.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'identical' is followed by 'to' or 'with'. 'Identical to' is more common in American English. He is identical to his twin brother, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Identical with' is more common in British English. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78572
She is very popular ___ her classmates for her kind and helpful nature.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'popular' is followed by the preposition 'with' when referring to the people who like someone. 'Popular with' means liked by many people. She is popular with her classmates, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'among' is also possible, but 'with' is more common. Option (c) 'to' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is used to give a reason.
78573
The rich man is very generous ___ the poor and needy people in his community.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'generous' is followed by the preposition 'to' when referring to the person or people who receive something. 'Generous to' someone means being kind and giving to them. The rich man is generous to the poor, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'for' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' would be used to specify what is being given, e.g., 'generous with his money'. Option (d) 'at' is grammatically incorrect.
78574
She is assured ___ success.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'assured' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Assured of' means to be certain of something. She is assured of success, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78575
She is meddling ___ other people's affairs.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The verb 'meddling' is followed by 'in' or 'with'. 'Meddling in' is used for a situation or an activity. She is meddling in other people's affairs, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Meddling with' means to touch or handle something without permission. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78576
He is resentful ___ the way he was treated.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'resentful' is followed by 'of' or 'at'. 'Resentful of' is used to show that you feel bitter or angry about something that you think is unfair. He is resentful of the way he was treated, so 'of' is the correct preposition. 'Resentful at' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78577
The company is blind ___ its own faults.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'blind' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Blind to' means to be unaware of something. The company is blind to its own faults, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Blind of' or 'in' is used for the eye. Option (d) is incorrect.
78578
She is deaf ___ her left ear.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'deaf' is followed by 'in' or 'of'. 'Deaf in' one ear is the more common usage. She is deaf in her left ear, so 'in' is the correct preposition. 'Deaf of' is also possible. 'Deaf to' means to be unwilling to listen to something. Option (d) is incorrect.
78579
She is not resentful ___ the criticism she received; instead, she learned from it.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'resentful' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Resentful of' means feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly. She is not resentful of the criticism, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78580
He is wondering ___ what to do next.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The verb 'wondering' is followed by the preposition 'about'. 'Wondering about' means to be thinking about something and trying to decide what is true or what will happen. He is wondering about what to do next, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.