The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
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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
241
We climbed to the top of . . . . . . . . mountain.
Answer:
a
The article 'a' is correct here because the mountain is introduced for the first time and is not specified. 'An' would not fit due to the consonant sound of 'mountain'. 'The' would be used only if a specific mountain were identified. Thus, 'a mountain' is proper.
242
She found . . . . . . . . keys on the kitchen table.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is correct because the keys are specific and identifiable by their location. Both speaker and listener understand which keys are being referenced. 'A' or 'an' would not convey specificity. Thus, 'the keys' is correct.
243
He read . . . . . . . . article on environmental policies.
Answer:
The noun 'article' begins with a vowel sound, so the correct article is 'an'. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A' would not be correct phonetically. Therefore, 'an article' is appropriate here.
244
They are going to watch . . . . . . . . movie tonight.
Answer:
a
The noun 'movie' begins with a consonant sound, requiring 'a' as the indefinite article. The movie is mentioned for the first time and is not yet specified. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. Therefore, 'a movie' is correct.
245
She lives near . . . . . . . . river.
Answer:
a
The indefinite article 'a' is used because 'river' is introduced for the first time and is non-specific. 'An' would not work since 'river' starts with a consonant sound. 'The' would be appropriate only if a particular river were specified. Thus, 'a river' is correct here.
246
He kept . . . . . . . . diary during his travels.
Answer:
a
The noun 'diary' begins with a consonant sound, making 'a' the appropriate indefinite article. The diary is being mentioned for the first time and is not specific. 'The' would suggest prior knowledge of the diary. Therefore, 'a diary' is correct.
247
She looked at me with . . . . . . . . unusual expression.
Answer:
The adjective 'unusual' begins with a vowel sound, which requires the use of 'an'. Because the expression is introduced for the first time, an indefinite article is appropriate. 'A' would not conform to the vowel sound rule. Thus, 'an unusual expression' is correct.
248
He doesn’t usually eat . . . . . . . . bread.
Answer:
The noun 'bread' is uncountable when referred to in general, so it does not require an article. 'The' would imply a specific loaf of bread, which is not intended. Indefinite articles are not used with uncountables. Hence, no article is correct.
249
We stayed at . . . . . . . . Ritz Hotel during our holiday.
Answer:
Hotels with proper names generally take the definite article 'the'. 'The Ritz Hotel' is a specific and recognized establishment. Using 'a' or 'an' would incorrectly generalize it. Therefore, 'the Ritz Hotel' is correct.
250
He is . . . . . . . . honest man who never lies.
Answer:
Although 'honest' starts with the letter 'h', the 'h' is silent, producing a vowel sound. Therefore, the correct article is 'an'. 'A' would be phonetically wrong. Thus, 'an honest man' is proper grammar.