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
69711
She wants to be . . . . . . . . artist.
Answer:
The word 'artist' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are used when mentioning something for the first time. 'A artist' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The artist' would imply one already known. Hence, 'an artist' is correct.
69712
We climbed to . . . . . . . . top of the hill.
Answer:
The phrase 'top of the hill' refers to a specific location. The definite article 'the' makes the meaning precise. 'A top' would suggest any random top, which is illogical. 'An top' would be grammatically wrong. Therefore, 'the top' is correct.
69713
Sheikh Farid explained . . . . . . . . Hadith in detail.
Answer:
Sacred religious texts like the Hadith always take the definite article 'the'. This shows respect and indicates uniqueness. 'A Hadith' or 'an Hadith' would be incorrect in this sense. 'No article' would also be wrong. Hence, 'the Hadith' is correct.
69714
Zainab brought . . . . . . . . umbrella with her.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. Since it is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A umbrella' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The umbrella' would imply one already specified. Therefore, 'an umbrella' is correct.
69715
The teacher praised . . . . . . . . students for their effort.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used when referring to a specific group already known. Here, it points to the particular students in the class. 'A students' or 'an students' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the students' is correct.
69716
We listened to . . . . . . . . story about Prophet Yusuf (A.S.).
Answer:
a
The noun 'story' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'An story' would be wrong because of pronunciation. 'The story' would imply one already known. Therefore, 'a story' is correct.
69717
Sheikh Ibrahim visited . . . . . . . . Alps during his travels.
Answer:
Mountain ranges like the Alps always take the definite article 'the'. This is because they are unique and widely recognized. 'A Alps' or 'an Alps' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also be wrong. Thus, 'the Alps' is correct.
69718
Hamid gave me . . . . . . . . one-rupee coin.
Answer:
a
Although 'one' begins with the letter 'o', it has the consonant 'w' sound. This requires the article 'a'. 'An one-rupee coin' would be incorrect. The coin is introduced for the first time, making the indefinite article suitable. Hence, 'a one-rupee coin' is correct.
69719
They visited . . . . . . . . Great Mosque in Istanbul.
Answer:
Famous religious places like the Great Mosque always take the definite article 'the'. This highlights their unique identity. 'A Great Mosque' or 'an Great Mosque' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incorrect here. Therefore, 'the Great Mosque' is correct.
69720
Sheikh Rashid explained . . . . . . . . importance of honesty.
Answer:
Abstract nouns like 'importance' take the definite article 'the' when referring to a general truth. This emphasizes the universal value of honesty. 'A importance' or 'an importance' would be wrong. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Thus, 'the importance of honesty' is correct.