The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
111
Sheikh Yusuf visited . . . . . . . . Red Sea on his trip.
Answer:
Seas and oceans always take the definite article 'the'. The Red Sea is a unique geographical feature. 'A Red Sea' or 'an Red Sea' would be incorrect. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the Red Sea' is correct.
112
Hassan drank . . . . . . . . milk before going to school.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'milk' generally do not take an article when used in a general sense. 'A milk' or 'an milk' would be ungrammatical. 'The milk' would only be correct if referring to a specific source. In this case, it refers to milk generally. Therefore, no article is correct.
113
The teacher gave us . . . . . . . . example of a Hadith.
Answer:
The word 'example' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A example' would be grammatically wrong. 'The example' would suggest one already known. Hence, 'an example' is correct here.
114
Sheikh Karim visited . . . . . . . . Nile during his trip to Egypt.
Answer:
Names of rivers always take the definite article 'the'. The Nile is a unique geographical feature. 'A Nile' or 'an Nile' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Thus, 'the Nile' is correct.
115
Mariam bought . . . . . . . . kilo of sugar from the market.
Answer:
a
The noun 'kilo' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'An kilo' would be grammatically wrong. 'The kilo' would mean one already specified. Hence, 'a kilo of sugar' is correct.
116
The stars were shining in . . . . . . . . sky.
Answer:
The sky is a unique feature, so it always takes the definite article 'the'. 'A sky' would imply one among many, which is not appropriate here. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. 'An sky' would also be grammatically wrong. Therefore, 'the sky' is correct.
117
Sheikh Abdullah gave us . . . . . . . . lecture on Hadith.
Answer:
a
The noun 'lecture' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An lecture' would be grammatically wrong. 'The lecture' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'a lecture' is correct here.
118
They traveled across . . . . . . . . desert in Saudi Arabia.
Answer:
When referring to a specific desert already known, 'the' is required. The definite article makes the reference precise. 'A desert' would mean any desert in general. 'An desert' would be grammatically wrong. Therefore, 'the desert' is correct here.
119
Nadia gave me . . . . . . . . honest reply.
Answer:
The word 'honest' begins with a silent 'h' and thus starts with a vowel sound. This requires 'an'. 'A honest reply' would be grammatically incorrect. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. Hence, 'an honest reply' is correct.
120
The students studied about . . . . . . . . Battle of Khandaq.
Answer:
Historical events always take the definite article 'the'. The Battle of Khandaq is a unique event, so it must be introduced with 'the'. 'A Battle of Khandaq' or 'an Battle of Khandaq' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incorrect. Hence, 'the Battle of Khandaq' is correct.