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
69621
They traveled across . . . . . . . . desert in Saudi Arabia.
Answer:
When referring to a specific desert already known, 'the' is required. The definite article makes the reference precise. 'A desert' would mean any desert in general. 'An desert' would be grammatically wrong. Therefore, 'the desert' is correct here.
69622
Nadia gave me . . . . . . . . honest reply.
Answer:
The word 'honest' begins with a silent 'h' and thus starts with a vowel sound. This requires 'an'. 'A honest reply' would be grammatically incorrect. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. Hence, 'an honest reply' is correct.
69623
The students studied about . . . . . . . . Battle of Khandaq.
Answer:
Historical events always take the definite article 'the'. The Battle of Khandaq is a unique event, so it must be introduced with 'the'. 'A Battle of Khandaq' or 'an Battle of Khandaq' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incorrect. Hence, 'the Battle of Khandaq' is correct.
69624
Hassan found . . . . . . . . egg in the basket.
Answer:
The noun 'egg' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. This is the first mention, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A egg' would be grammatically wrong. 'The egg' would imply one already specified. Therefore, 'an egg' is correct here.
69625
The children played in . . . . . . . . garden after school.
Answer:
When referring to a specific garden already understood in context, 'the' is correct. 'A garden' would suggest any garden in general. 'An garden' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the garden' is correct.
69626
Ali bought . . . . . . . . book from the library.
Answer:
a
The word 'book' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since it is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An book' would be wrong because of pronunciation. 'The book' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'a book' is correct here.
69627
They went to see . . . . . . . . Kaaba in Makkah.
Answer:
Sacred places like the Kaaba always take 'the'. This shows their uniqueness and universal recognition. 'A Kaaba' or 'an Kaaba' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Hence, 'the Kaaba' is correct.
69628
Fatima gave me . . . . . . . . one-hour lecture on grammar.
Answer:
a
Although 'hour' begins with a silent 'h', the compound phrase starts with 'one', which has a consonant 'w' sound. This makes 'a' the correct article. 'An one-hour lecture' would be wrong. Since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. Therefore, 'a one-hour lecture' is correct.
69629
The sun set behind . . . . . . . . mountains.
Answer:
When referring to specific natural features such as mountains, 'the' is required. The definite article narrows the meaning to a known location. 'A mountains' or 'an mountains' would be incorrect. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the mountains' is correct.
69630
Hamza wants to buy . . . . . . . . laptop for his studies.
Answer:
a
The word 'laptop' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the laptop is being introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An laptop' would be grammatically wrong. 'The laptop' would suggest a specific one already identified. Therefore, 'a laptop' is correct here.