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
78601
The manager is endowed ___ excellent leadership qualities.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The verb 'endowed' is followed by the preposition 'with'. 'Endowed with' means to have a particular quality or feature. The manager is endowed with excellent leadership qualities, so 'with' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are grammatically incorrect.
78602
She is breaking ___ tears at the sad news.
Answer:
into
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'breaking into tears' means to suddenly start crying. She is breaking into tears, so 'into' is the correct preposition. 'Breaking out' means to start suddenly. 'Breaking down' means to fail or stop working. 'Breaking up' means to end a relationship. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78603
He is tolerant ___ other people's views.
Answer:
of
**Rule:** The adjective 'tolerant' is followed by the preposition 'of'. 'Tolerant of' means able to accept beliefs or behavior that are different from your own. He is tolerant of other people's views, so 'of' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78604
The company has to part ___ its old machinery and buy new ones.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The phrasal verb 'part with' means to give something to someone else, especially something that you would prefer to keep. The company has to part with its old machinery, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Part from' is used for people. Option (b) is incorrect. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78605
The company is interested ___ expanding its business to other countries.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'interested' is followed by the preposition 'in'. 'Interested in' means to want to know more about something. The company is interested in expanding its business, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78606
She is occupied ___ her studies and has no time for entertainment.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'occupied' is followed by 'with' or 'in'. 'Occupied with' is used with a noun. She is occupied with her studies, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Occupied in' would be used with a gerund (e.g., occupied in studying). Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78607
She is impressed ___ the performance of the new employee.
Answer:
with
**Rule:** The adjective 'impressed' is followed by 'with' or 'by'. 'Impressed with' is used for a person or their qualities. She is impressed with the performance, so 'with' is the correct preposition. 'Impressed by' is also possible. Both are correct. Options (c) and (d) are incorrect.
78608
He is mad ___ his favorite football team and never misses a match.
Answer:
about
**Rule:** The adjective 'mad' is followed by 'about', 'at', or 'with'. 'Mad about' means to be very enthusiastic about something. He is mad about his favorite football team, so 'about' is the correct preposition. 'Mad at' or 'with' means to be very angry with someone. Option (d) is incorrect.
78609
She is subject ___ frequent mood swings.
Answer:
to
**Rule:** The adjective 'subject' is followed by the preposition 'to'. 'Subject to' something means likely to be affected by it. She is subject to frequent mood swings, so 'to' is the correct preposition. Options (b), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
78610
She is confident ___ her ability to solve any problem that comes her way.
Answer:
in
**Rule:** The adjective 'confident' is followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a person's abilities or qualities. 'Confident in' means to be sure of one's own abilities. She is sure of her ability, so 'in' is the correct preposition. Option (a) 'of' can also be used, but 'in' is more common in this context. Option (c) 'about' is used when referring to a situation or an outcome. Option (d) 'with' is grammatically incorrect.