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
69671
They watched . . . . . . . . eclipse from the rooftop last night.
Answer:
The noun 'eclipse' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. The eclipse is introduced for the first time, supporting the indefinite article. 'A' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would suggest a previously mentioned, specific eclipse.
69672
He is . . . . . . . . historian specializing in medieval Europe.
Answer:
a
The word 'historian' begins with an audible 'h', a consonant sound, so 'a' is used. While some 'h' words are silent, 'historian' is not one of them. 'An historian' is archaic and nonstandard in most varieties of contemporary English. Therefore, 'a historian' is preferred.
69673
She emailed . . . . . . . . report that summarizes the findings.
Answer:
The defining relative clause 'that summarizes the findings' identifies a specific report. Definite reference calls for 'the'. Using an indefinite article would not capture the specificity introduced by the clause. Hence, 'the report' is correct.
69674
We need to buy . . . . . . . . dozen pencils for the workshop.
Answer:
a
The fixed expression 'a dozen' requires the article 'a'. It functions as a quantifier phrase meaning twelve. Other articles would be unidiomatic. Therefore, 'a dozen pencils' is correct.
69675
He took . . . . . . . . taxi because the buses were on strike.
Answer:
a
The noun 'taxi' begins with a consonant sound and is introduced for the first time, so 'a' is appropriate. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would imply a specific taxi already known to both parties. Thus, 'a taxi' is correct.
69676
. . . . . . . . patience is essential when learning a new language.
Answer:
Abstract nouns used in a general sense usually omit the article. Here, 'patience' denotes the concept broadly. 'The patience' would imply a specific instance, which is not intended. Indefinite articles are not used with abstract nouns in generic statements.
69677
They visited . . . . . . . . Louvre while in Paris.
Answer:
Museums with proper names typically take the definite article 'the'. 'The Louvre' is a unique, well-known institution. Using an indefinite article would imply one among many, which is inaccurate. Hence, 'the' is correct.
69678
She bought . . . . . . . . MP3 player for her brother’s birthday.
Answer:
The initialism 'MP3' begins with the letter 'M', pronounced 'em', a vowel sound. Consequently, 'an' is required. Article choice is based on pronunciation, not spelling. 'A MP3 player' would be incorrect.
69679
He has . . . . . . . . European passport and a U.S. visa.
Answer:
a
Although 'European' begins with 'e', it is pronounced with an initial 'yoo' sound, which is consonantal. Therefore, 'a' is the correct article. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. The mention is indefinite, justifying 'a'.
69680
We should protect . . . . . . . . environment for future generations.
Answer:
When referring to the environment as a unique, global system, the definite article 'the' is standard. It denotes a singular, shared referent. Indefinite articles would wrongly suggest one environment among many. Hence, 'the environment' is correct.