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
321
They enjoyed . . . . . . . . dinner at the new restaurant.
Answer:
Meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner usually do not require an article. Saying 'the dinner' would suggest a particular event, which is not intended here. Since this refers to dinner in general, no article is correct. The sentence works naturally without one. Therefore, no article is needed.
322
Fatima is reading . . . . . . . . Holy Quran with translation.
Answer:
Sacred texts like the Quran require the definite article 'the'. This highlights their uniqueness and universal recognition. 'A' or 'an' would be incorrect and disrespectful in this context. Hence, 'the Holy Quran' is the right phrase. It gives proper respect and accuracy to the sentence.
323
He drank . . . . . . . . glass of milk before sleeping.
Answer:
a
The noun 'glass' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. It is mentioned for the first time, making the indefinite article appropriate. If it were a specific glass already discussed, 'the' would be correct. This construction introduces the idea in a general way. Thus, 'a glass' is right.
324
The sun is shining in . . . . . . . . sky.
Answer:
Unique natural elements such as the sun and sky always take 'the'. The definite article indicates that there is only one of these things. Using 'a' or 'an' would be ungrammatical in this context. The article shows specificity and universality. Therefore, 'the sky' is correct here.
325
There is . . . . . . . . book on the table.
Answer:
a
The noun 'book' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the book is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is used. If it were a particular book known earlier, 'the' would be appropriate. This article introduces the noun in a general sense. Hence, 'a book' is correct.
326
Zainab visited . . . . . . . . university in Lahore yesterday.
Answer:
a
Although 'university' begins with the vowel letter 'u', it has the consonant sound 'yoo'. Therefore, the correct article is 'a'. 'An' would be incorrect because it does not match the sound. The university is mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is used. Hence, 'a university' is right here.
327
Mariam gave me . . . . . . . . egg for breakfast.
Answer:
The noun 'egg' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Since this is the first mention of the egg, the indefinite article fits best. 'A egg' would be grammatically wrong due to pronunciation. 'The egg' would imply a specific one known already. Hence, 'an egg' is the correct phrase.
328
Do you know . . . . . . . . way to the station?
Answer:
The phrase 'way to the station' refers to one specific path already known in context. This makes 'the' necessary. 'A way' would suggest any random path, which changes the meaning. 'An' would be incorrect because of the consonant sound. Therefore, 'the way' is the right choice.
329
Sheikh Hamza visited . . . . . . . . Alps during his trip.
Answer:
Mountain ranges such as the Alps always take the definite article 'the'. This is because they are unique and universally recognized geographical names. Using 'a' or 'an' would be wrong since these are not countable nouns in this sense. The definite article clarifies the identity of the place. Hence, 'the Alps' is correct.
330
Sheikh Abdullah gave me . . . . . . . . useful book on grammar.
Answer:
a
Although the adjective 'useful' begins with a vowel letter, its sound is 'yoo,' a consonant sound. Therefore, 'a' is the correct article. 'An' would be incorrect here because it does not match the pronunciation. Since the book is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article fits. Hence, 'a useful book' is right.