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
69721
The children saw . . . . . . . . elephant at the zoo.
Answer:
The word 'elephant' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention, so the indefinite article fits. 'A elephant' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The elephant' would suggest one already known. Therefore, 'an elephant' is correct.
69722
Amina gave me . . . . . . . . honest answer.
Answer:
The word 'honest' starts with a silent 'h' and begins with a vowel sound. This makes 'an' the correct article. 'A honest answer' would be grammatically incorrect. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article fits best. Therefore, 'an honest answer' is correct.
69723
Sheikh Omar recited . . . . . . . . Holy Quran beautifully.
Answer:
Sacred texts like the Quran always require the definite article 'the'. This highlights their uniqueness and importance. 'A Quran' or 'an Quran' would be grammatically and contextually wrong. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the Holy Quran' is correct.
69724
The students listened to . . . . . . . . lecture on Islamic history.
Answer:
a
The noun 'lecture' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since this is the first mention of the lecture, the indefinite article is appropriate. 'An' would not work with the consonant sound. 'The lecture' would imply one already specified. Hence, 'a lecture' is correct.
69725
Imran is studying to become . . . . . . . . doctor.
Answer:
a
The word 'doctor' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'An doctor' would be grammatically wrong. 'The doctor' would imply one already known. Hence, 'a doctor' is correct here.
69726
We went to see . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal on our trip.
Answer:
Famous monuments like the Taj Mahal always take the definite article 'the'. This shows their uniqueness and identity. 'A Taj Mahal' or 'an Taj Mahal' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the Taj Mahal' is correct.
69727
Ayesha gave me . . . . . . . . unique idea for the project.
Answer:
a
Although 'unique' begins with the vowel letter 'u', it is pronounced with the consonant sound 'yoo'. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An unique' would be wrong due to pronunciation. 'The idea' would fit only if it were already known. Thus, 'a unique idea' is the right phrase here.
69728
They traveled to . . . . . . . . United Arab Emirates last winter.
Answer:
Countries with plural forms or descriptors like 'United' always take 'the'. The phrase 'United Arab Emirates' falls into this category. 'A United Arab Emirates' or 'an United Arab Emirates' would be wrong. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the United Arab Emirates' is correct.
69729
Fatima has . . . . . . . . hour to complete her assignment.
Answer:
The noun 'hour' begins with a silent 'h' and a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Indefinite articles are used when something is introduced for the first time. 'A hour' would be grammatically wrong. 'The hour' would suggest a specific one known already. Therefore, 'an hour' is correct here.
69730
Sheikh Abdullah spoke about . . . . . . . . importance of education.
Answer:
Abstract nouns like 'importance' take 'the' when used in a specific or general truth context. Here, it refers to the concept of education's importance universally. 'A importance' or 'an importance' would be incorrect. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Thus, 'the importance of education' is correct.