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
381
This is . . . . . . . . university where he studied.
Answer:
The specific university is mentioned, so 'the' is required.
382
Mariam went to buy . . . . . . . . loaf of bread.
Answer:
a
A singular countable noun like 'loaf' takes 'a'.
383
We should not waste . . . . . . . . time.
Answer:
Abstract uncountable nouns like 'time' do not need an article in general sense.
384
Bilal bought . . . . . . . . umbrella yesterday.
Answer:
Umbrella starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.
385
She visited . . . . . . . . Great Wall of China.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used with famous monuments.
386
I saw . . . . . . . . owl on the tree last night.
Answer:
Owl begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
387
We listened to . . . . . . . . Holy Quran in the mosque.
Answer:
Sacred texts take the definite article 'the'.
388
Do you have . . . . . . . . pen I can borrow?
Answer:
a
For general, singular countable nouns like 'pen', 'a' is correct.
389
The children are playing in . . . . . . . . garden.
Answer:
A specific garden is implied, so 'the' is correct.
390
We must protect . . . . . . . . environment.
Answer:
When referring to the global environment, 'the' is used.