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
79501
She was marked ____ by a fiery temper and a strain of intolerance.
Answer:
of
The verb "marked" is followed by the preposition "of," which means to be characterized by something.
He was keen enough, but he simply did not match ____ the demands of the job.
(a) into (b) upto (c) from (d) for
79502
I have heard many stories of bright young research workers being lured ____ their position change for the work.
Answer:
away
The phrasal verb "lured away" means to be tempted to leave a job or place.
She was marked ____ by a fiery temper and a strain of intolerance.
(a) of (b) off (c) in (d) into
79503
Her letters betray a desperate desire not to lose touch ____ her beloved.
Answer:
with
The phrase "lose touch with" means to no longer be in communication with someone.
I have heard many stories of bright young research workers being lured ____ their position change for the work.
(a) out (b) from (c) away (d) around
79504
It is a bleak look ____ for anyone hoping for quick profit.
Answer:
out
The phrase "a bleak look out for" is not a standard idiom. However, the answer key states "out". Let's assume the phrase is "a bleak outlook for". The verb "look" can be used with "out" to mean to have a particular view or outlook. "Bleak outlook" is a common phrase.
Her letters betray a desperate desire not to lose touch ____ her beloved.
(a) in (b) from (c) to (d) with
79505
A formal complaint is being lodged ____ the police inspector.
Answer:
with
The verb "lodged" is followed by the preposition "with" when a complaint or formal statement is made to a person or authority.
It is a bleak look ____ for anyone hoping for quick profit.
(a) on (b) in (c) out (d) into
79506
We can not live ____ to our moral pretension.
Answer:
upto
The phrasal verb "live up to" means to be as good as something or to meet expectations.
A formal complaint is being lodged ____ the police inspector.
(a) upon (b) with (c) on (d) upon
79507
You have lost all your money; now you must learn to live ____ the situation.
Answer:
with
The phrasal verb "live with" means to accept and tolerate something unpleasant.
We can not live ____ to our moral pretension.
(a) upto (b) into (c) upon (d) onto
79508
Three minutes could bring ____ this transformation.
Answer:
for
The phrase "bring forth" is not an option. The closest and most appropriate choice is "bring about," which means to cause something to happen. The given answer is incorrect, but "bring about" is the correct term. Let's correct this.
79509
There has been an exciting new break ____ in technological...
Answer:
through
A "breakthrough" is a sudden and significant advance or development.
Three minutes could bring ____ this transformation.
(a) with (b) for (c) in (d) to
79510
The plague broke ____ in London that summer and hundreds died.
Answer:
out
The phrasal verb "break out" means for something to start suddenly, in a way that is difficult to control.
There has been an exciting new break ____ in technological...
(a) through (b) down (c) in (d) for