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
78591
She is accustomed ___ the noise and chaos of the city.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'accustomed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Accustomed to' means to be used to something. She is accustomed to the noise, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78592
He is appointed ___ the post of manager.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The verb 'appointed' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Appointed to' a post means to be chosen for a job or a position. He is appointed to the post of manager, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78593
He has to rely ___ his own judgment to make the right decision.
Answer:
on
**Rule:** The verb 'rely' is followed by the preposition 'on'. 'Rely on' means to depend on someone or something. He has to rely on his own judgment, so 'on' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78594
The company is adequate ___ the task.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'adequate' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Adequate to' a task means to be enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need. The company is adequate to the task, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Adequate for' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78595
She is ill ___ a fever and cannot go to school.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'ill' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Ill with' is used to talk about the disease that someone has. She is ill with a fever, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78596
She is very proficient ___ playing the piano and has won several awards.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'proficient' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a skill or a subject. 'Proficient in' means to be skilled at something. She is skilled in playing the piano, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'at' is also used to show skill, but 'in' is more common with 'proficient'. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'on' is grammatically incorrect.
78597
She has a bias ___ modern art and prefers classical paintings.
Answer:
against
**Rule:** The noun 'bias' is followed by 'against' or 'towards'. 'Bias against' means an unfair prejudice against someone or something. She has a bias against modern art, so 'against' is the correct preposition. 'Bias towards' means to favor someone or something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78598
He is liable ___ a fine for breaking the traffic rules.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'liable' is followed by 'to' or 'for'. 'Liable to' a punishment means to be subject to it by law. He is liable to a fine, so 'to' is the correct preposition. 'Liable for' means to be legally responsible for something. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78599
She is separate ___ her husband.
Answer:
from
**Rule:** The adjective 'separate' is followed by the preposition 'from'. 'Separate from' means to not be joined to something else. She is separate from her husband, so 'from' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78600
She is very hopeless ___ her chances of winning the competition.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'hopeless' is followed by the preposition 'about' when referring to a situation. 'Hopeless about' means to feel that there is no hope. She is hopeless about her chances, so 'about' is the correct preposition. Option (b) 'of' is incorrect. Option (c) 'with' is incorrect. Option (d) 'for' is grammatically incorrect.