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
69601
We went to . . . . . . . . Red Sea during our journey.
Answer:
Names of seas and oceans always take the definite article 'the'. The Red Sea is a unique geographical feature. 'A Red Sea' or 'an Red Sea' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the Red Sea' is correct.
69602
Omar gave me . . . . . . . . useful tip for the exam.
Answer:
a
The word 'useful' begins with a consonant 'yoo' sound, so 'a' is correct. 'An useful' would be grammatically wrong. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'The tip' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'a useful tip' is correct here.
69603
We must protect . . . . . . . . environment for our children.
Answer:
When referring to the environment as a whole, 'the' is required. This emphasizes its singular and global nature. 'A environment' or 'an environment' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the environment' is correct.
69604
Khalid bought . . . . . . . . European painting.
Answer:
a
Although 'European' begins with the vowel letter 'E', it is pronounced with a 'yoo' consonant sound. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An European' would be wrong due to the sound rule. The painting is being mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is suitable. Thus, 'a European painting' is correct.
69605
Sheikh Salman gave a lecture on . . . . . . . . life of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
Answer:
When referring to specific lives of prophets or historical figures, 'the' is used. This makes the phrase precise and respectful. 'A life' or 'an life' would be grammatically and contextually wrong. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the life of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)' is correct.
69606
Aisha wrote . . . . . . . . essay on the importance of prayer.
Answer:
The word 'essay' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the essay, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A essay' would be grammatically wrong. 'The essay' would imply a specific one already identified. Therefore, 'an essay' is correct here.
69607
The moon shone brightly in . . . . . . . . sky.
Answer:
Unique natural elements like the sky always take the definite article 'the'. This shows that there is only one sky in this context. 'A sky' would suggest one among many, which is not suitable here. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the sky' is correct.
69608
Yusuf stayed at . . . . . . . . guesthouse during his trip to Lahore.
Answer:
a
The word 'guesthouse' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An guesthouse' would be grammatically wrong. 'The guesthouse' would imply a specific one already identified. Thus, 'a guesthouse' is correct.
69609
Hafsa bought . . . . . . . . orange from the fruit stall.
Answer:
The noun 'orange' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are used when mentioning something for the first time. 'A orange' would be incorrect due to the mismatch in pronunciation. 'The orange' would suggest one already known in the context. Therefore, 'an orange' is correct here.
69610
Ali gave me . . . . . . . . honest opinion on the matter.
Answer:
The word 'honest' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since the opinion is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article fits. 'A honest opinion' would be grammatically wrong. 'The opinion' would suggest one already known. Hence, 'an honest opinion' is correct.