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
411
My cousin bought . . . . . . . . orange from the market.
Answer:
The word 'orange' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
412
We prayed in . . . . . . . . mosque near our home.
Answer:
A specific mosque is mentioned, so the definite article 'the' is required.
413
She wants to become . . . . . . . . engineer.
Answer:
'Engineer' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct article.
414
Yesterday we visited . . . . . . . . Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used for unique landmarks or well-known places.
415
Ahmed has bought . . . . . . . . new car.
Answer:
a
Before a singular countable noun starting with a consonant sound, 'a' is used.
416
Fatima is reading . . . . . . . . interesting book about history.
Answer:
The word 'interesting' begins with a vowel sound, so the article 'an' is correct.
417
This is ___ last warning I am giving you.
Answer:
the
**Rule: 'The' is used with ordinal adjectives like 'last', 'first', 'next'.** The word 'last' specifies a unique position in a series (in this case, the final one), making the noun 'warning' definite. Therefore, the definite article 'the' is required. Options (a), (b), and (d) are incorrect.
418
___ screwdriver is a useful tool.
Answer:
A
**Rule: Use 'a'/'an' with a singular countable noun to make a general statement about a class of things.** 'A screwdriver' means any screwdriver, representing the entire class of such tools. 'Screwdriver' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. 'The' could also be used to represent the class, but 'a' is a very common and correct choice. Option (b) is wrong by sound. Option (d) is incorrect.
419
He is in ___ debt after his business failed.
Answer:
no article
**Rule: 'Debt' is an uncountable noun and is used without an article in the fixed phrase 'in debt'.** This expression refers to the state of owing money. It does not take an article. Therefore, 'no article' is the correct choice. Options (a), (b), and (c) are all grammatically incorrect for this idiom.
420
___ wisdom of Solomon is legendary.
Answer:
The
**Rule: An abstract noun takes 'the' when it is made specific by an 'of' phrase.** 'Wisdom' is an abstract noun. Here, it is not wisdom in general, but the specific wisdom 'of Solomon'. This specification makes it definite, requiring 'the'. Option (d) would be for a general statement like 'Wisdom comes with age'. Options (a) and (b) are incorrect.