All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
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
69581
Sheikh Khalid shared . . . . . . . . idea with the committee.
Answer:
The noun 'idea' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A idea' would be wrong. 'The idea' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an idea' is correct.
69582
We traveled to . . . . . . . . United States last year.
Answer:
Countries with descriptors or plural forms take the definite article 'the'. The phrase 'United States' falls into this category. 'A United States' or 'an United States' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be wrong. Hence, 'the United States' is correct.
69583
Ali saw . . . . . . . . owl in the garden.
Answer:
The noun 'owl' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are suitable for first-time mentions. 'A owl' would be grammatically wrong. 'The owl' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'an owl' is correct.
69584
The sun sets in . . . . . . . . west.
Answer:
Cardinal directions such as north, south, east, and west take the definite article when used in this sense. This makes the meaning precise. 'A west' or 'an west' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also be wrong. Therefore, 'the west' is correct.
69585
Sheikh Rashid stayed at . . . . . . . . inn near the city.
Answer:
The word 'inn' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A inn' would be wrong. 'The inn' would mean one already specified. Hence, 'an inn' is correct.
69586
Nadia bought . . . . . . . . umbrella yesterday.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are used for first-time mentions. 'A umbrella' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The umbrella' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an umbrella' is correct.
69587
We visited . . . . . . . . Great Wall of China on our trip.
Answer:
Famous monuments like the Great Wall of China always take 'the'. This emphasizes their uniqueness. 'A Great Wall' or 'an Great Wall' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the Great Wall of China' is correct.
69588
Hamza gave me . . . . . . . . honest reply.
Answer:
The word 'honest' begins with a silent 'h' and vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A honest reply' would be wrong. 'The reply' would mean one already known. Therefore, 'an honest reply' is correct.
69589
The teacher explained . . . . . . . . rules of writing.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used when referring to specific rules. 'A rules' or 'an rules' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. The article makes the meaning precise. Hence, 'the rules' is correct.
69590
Omar read . . . . . . . . inspiring story about patience.
Answer:
The adjective 'inspiring' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. Indefinite articles are used when something is introduced for the first time. 'A inspiring story' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The story' would suggest one already known. Therefore, 'an inspiring story' is correct.