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
401
Ibrahim always speaks . . . . . . . . truth.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used before certain abstract nouns like 'truth'.
402
He wants to be . . . . . . . . doctor like his father.
Answer:
a
'Doctor' starts with a consonant sound, so 'a' is used.
403
My uncle lives in . . . . . . . . United Arab Emirates.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used before names of countries that are plural or contain descriptors.
404
She is . . . . . . . . honest student.
Answer:
The 'h' in 'honest' is silent, so it begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'.
405
They arrived after . . . . . . . . hour of waiting.
Answer:
'Hour' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
406
We went to . . . . . . . . River Nile on our trip.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used before names of rivers.
407
Hassan saw . . . . . . . . eagle flying above the mountain.
Answer:
'Eagle' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.
408
She wants to drink . . . . . . . . water.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'water' do not require an article unless specified.
409
Ali is playing . . . . . . . . guitar.
Answer:
We use 'the' when referring to musical instruments in general contexts.
410
Knowledge is . . . . . . . . power.
Answer:
Abstract nouns used in a general sense do not take an article.