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
69701
He is . . . . . . . . best player on the team this season.
Answer:
Superlatives such as 'best' require the definite article 'the'. The article signals that the noun is at the top of a scale within a defined set. Using 'a' or 'an' would be incorrect with superlatives. Therefore, 'the best player' is the appropriate form.
69702
We often eat . . . . . . . . rice with vegetables for dinner.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'rice' generally do not take an article when referred to in a general sense. Here, 'rice' denotes the food type, not a specific batch. Using 'the' would imply a particular rice previously mentioned. Indefinite articles are ungrammatical with uncountable nouns.
69703
Please hand me . . . . . . . . book on the top shelf, the blue one.
Answer:
The specification 'on the top shelf, the blue one' identifies a particular book, so the definite article is necessary. 'The' signals shared knowledge between speaker and listener about which item is meant. Using an indefinite article would imply any book, which contradicts the modifiers. Hence, 'the book' is correct.
69704
She hopes to become . . . . . . . . engineer after graduating next year.
Answer:
The word 'engineer' starts with a vowel sound, which calls for 'an'. The reference is generic, describing a profession rather than a specific individual. Therefore, the indefinite article is required. 'The' would incorrectly suggest a particular engineer already known to the reader.
69705
He bought . . . . . . . . umbrella because the forecast said it might rain.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, so it requires the indefinite article 'an'. Because the umbrella is being introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is appropriate. Using 'a' would clash with the initial vowel sound. 'The' would imply a specific umbrella previously identified, which is not intended here.
69706
Fatima visited . . . . . . . . Great Wall of China.
Answer:
Famous monuments like the Great Wall of China always take the definite article 'the'. This highlights their uniqueness and recognition. 'A Great Wall' or 'an Great Wall' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Thus, 'the Great Wall of China' is correct.
69707
They drank . . . . . . . . water after the walk.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'water' do not require an article when used generally. 'A water' or 'an water' would be incorrect. 'The water' would suggest a specific source already known. In this general context, no article is correct. Therefore, no article is the right choice.
69708
Sheikh Salman wrote . . . . . . . . essay on peace.
Answer:
The noun 'essay' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A essay' would be grammatically wrong. 'The essay' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'an essay' is correct.
69709
The moonlight reflected on . . . . . . . . river.
Answer:
When referring to a specific river in context, 'the' is required. The definite article narrows the meaning to one particular river. 'A river' would mean any river in general. 'An river' would be grammatically incorrect. Hence, 'the river' is correct.
69710
Ahmed bought . . . . . . . . new pair of shoes.
Answer:
a
The word 'new' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the shoes are introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An new pair' would be wrong. 'The new pair' would imply one already mentioned. Therefore, 'a new pair' is correct.