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
69771
The teacher told us . . . . . . . . truth about the incident.
Answer:
Abstract nouns like 'truth' take the definite article when used in a specific sense. Here, it refers to a particular truth about an incident. 'A truth' would suggest one among many, which is not intended. 'No article' would be incomplete. Therefore, 'the truth' is correct.
69772
Ibrahim found . . . . . . . . apple in the bag.
Answer:
The word 'apple' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. It is mentioned for the first time, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A apple' would be grammatically wrong. 'The apple' would mean one already known in the context. Hence, 'an apple' is correct.
69773
She went to . . . . . . . . United States last summer.
Answer:
Countries that are plural or contain descriptors take the definite article 'the'. The phrase 'United States' falls into this category. 'A United States' or 'an United States' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incorrect here. Therefore, 'the United States' is correct.
69774
Khalid is reading . . . . . . . . interesting book.
Answer:
The adjective 'interesting' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the book, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A interesting book' would be grammatically wrong. 'The' would suggest a particular one already known. Thus, 'an interesting book' is the right choice.
69775
Do you know . . . . . . . . man standing outside?
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used to point to a particular man visible or already known in the context. 'A man' would mean any man, not a specific one. 'An man' would be grammatically incorrect. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the man' is correct here.
69776
The children watched . . . . . . . . stars shining at night.
Answer:
The stars in the sky are a universal reference, so the definite article 'the' is needed. This signals that the listener knows which stars are being referred to. 'A stars' would be grammatically incorrect. 'No article' would also leave the meaning incomplete. Therefore, 'the stars' is correct.
69777
Sheikh Rashid wants to become . . . . . . . . engineer.
Answer:
The noun 'engineer' begins with a vowel sound, which requires 'an'. Indefinite articles are used when introducing something not mentioned before. Saying 'a engineer' would be grammatically wrong. If it were a particular engineer known in context, 'the' would be correct. Thus, 'an engineer' is right here.
69778
We stayed in . . . . . . . . hotel near the railway station.
Answer:
a
The noun 'hotel' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the hotel is being mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An' would be wrong because the pronunciation starts with a consonant. 'The' would only apply if it referred to a particular hotel already known. Thus, 'a hotel' is correct here.
69779
Yusuf bought . . . . . . . . old house in the village.
Answer:
The adjective 'old' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the house, which makes the indefinite article suitable. 'A old house' would be incorrect due to pronunciation rules. 'The old house' would suggest one already known in context. Therefore, 'an old house' is correct.
69780
Nadia listened to . . . . . . . . beautiful song.
Answer:
a
The adjective 'beautiful' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. The song is mentioned for the first time, which makes the indefinite article correct. 'An' would not fit here because of pronunciation. 'The' would suggest a specific song already known. Hence, 'a beautiful song' is the right choice.