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
391
She cooked . . . . . . . . delicious meal yesterday.
Answer:
a
'Delicious' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct.
392
This is . . . . . . . . best day of my life.
Answer:
Superlatives are always preceded by 'the'.
393
I want to learn . . . . . . . . Arabic language.
Answer:
Languages are generally not preceded by an article, but when 'language' is included, 'the' is used.
394
Aisha found . . . . . . . . apple in her bag.
Answer:
Since 'apple' starts with a vowel sound, 'an' is correct.
395
The students respected . . . . . . . . teacher for her kindness.
Answer:
When referring to a specific teacher already known, 'the' is correct.
396
We stayed at . . . . . . . . hotel near the station.
Answer:
a
The noun 'hotel' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct.
397
Sara gave me . . . . . . . . useful advice.
Answer:
a
Although 'useful' begins with a vowel letter, it has a consonant 'yoo' sound, so 'a' is correct.
398
Do you know how to play . . . . . . . . piano?
Answer:
We generally use 'the' when talking about playing musical instruments.
399
He was elected as . . . . . . . . chairman of the committee.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used before unique positions or titles.
400
There is . . . . . . . . cat sleeping on the sofa.
Answer:
a
For a singular countable noun mentioned for the first time, 'a' is correct.