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
271
Khalid is reading . . . . . . . . interesting book.
Answer:
The adjective 'interesting' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the book, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A interesting book' would be grammatically wrong. 'The' would suggest a particular one already known. Thus, 'an interesting book' is the right choice.
272
Do you know . . . . . . . . man standing outside?
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used to point to a particular man visible or already known in the context. 'A man' would mean any man, not a specific one. 'An man' would be grammatically incorrect. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the man' is correct here.
273
The children watched . . . . . . . . stars shining at night.
Answer:
The stars in the sky are a universal reference, so the definite article 'the' is needed. This signals that the listener knows which stars are being referred to. 'A stars' would be grammatically incorrect. 'No article' would also leave the meaning incomplete. Therefore, 'the stars' is correct.
274
Sheikh Rashid wants to become . . . . . . . . engineer.
Answer:
The noun 'engineer' begins with a vowel sound, which requires 'an'. Indefinite articles are used when introducing something not mentioned before. Saying 'a engineer' would be grammatically wrong. If it were a particular engineer known in context, 'the' would be correct. Thus, 'an engineer' is right here.
275
We stayed in . . . . . . . . hotel near the railway station.
Answer:
a
The noun 'hotel' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the hotel is being mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An' would be wrong because the pronunciation starts with a consonant. 'The' would only apply if it referred to a particular hotel already known. Thus, 'a hotel' is correct here.
276
Yusuf bought . . . . . . . . old house in the village.
Answer:
The adjective 'old' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the house, which makes the indefinite article suitable. 'A old house' would be incorrect due to pronunciation rules. 'The old house' would suggest one already known in context. Therefore, 'an old house' is correct.
277
Nadia listened to . . . . . . . . beautiful song.
Answer:
a
The adjective 'beautiful' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. The song is mentioned for the first time, which makes the indefinite article correct. 'An' would not fit here because of pronunciation. 'The' would suggest a specific song already known. Hence, 'a beautiful song' is the right choice.
278
They went to see . . . . . . . . Pyramids of Giza.
Answer:
Unique monuments and famous places always take the definite article 'the'. The Pyramids of Giza are a specific and world-famous landmark. 'A Pyramids' or 'an Pyramids' would be incorrect. The definite article emphasizes their uniqueness. Thus, 'the Pyramids of Giza' is correct.
279
Sheikh Ibrahim is reading . . . . . . . . book about astronomy.
Answer:
a
The word 'book' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is the correct article. It is mentioned for the first time, which makes the indefinite article suitable. 'An book' would be grammatically wrong. 'The book' would imply a specific one already known. Hence, 'a book' is correct here.
280
The moon is shining in . . . . . . . . night sky.
Answer:
Unique natural objects like the moon and sky always take the definite article 'the'. This emphasizes that we are referring to one particular and universal thing. 'A night sky' would suggest one among many, which is unnecessary here. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the night sky' is correct.