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
69851
. . . . . . . . Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Answer:
Names of mountains, especially well-known and unique ones like 'Mount Everest', require the definite article 'the' when used in general statements about uniqueness or record-holding features. Since the statement references a singular, specific entity known globally, 'the' is necessary. Omitting the article would make the sentence grammatically incorrect. Therefore, 'the Mount Everest' is the proper form in this context.
69852
I saw . . . . . . . . moon through the telescope.
Answer:
The noun 'moon' refers to a unique celestial body, so it requires the definite article 'the'. This article is used when referring to something specific and known to all. Using 'a' or 'an' would imply there are multiple moons being discussed, which is misleading in this context. Therefore, 'the moon' is the correct and conventional usage.
69853
He gave me . . . . . . . . honest answer, which I appreciated.
Answer:
Although 'honest' starts with the consonant 'h', the 'h' is silent, and the word begins with a vowel sound, making 'an' the correct article. Indefinite articles are used here since the answer is being mentioned for the first time. Using 'a' would be incorrect due to the vowel sound at the beginning. 'The' would suggest prior knowledge or specificity. Thus, 'an honest answer' is grammatically proper.
69854
He found . . . . . . . . wallet on the ground and took it to the police.
Answer:
a
The article 'a' is appropriate because the noun 'wallet' begins with a consonant sound and the object is being mentioned for the first time. 'An' would not be correct due to the initial consonant sound. 'The' would suggest prior mention or shared knowledge, which is not applicable here. Therefore, 'a wallet' fits best.
69855
They live in . . . . . . . . apartment near the university.
Answer:
The noun 'apartment' begins with a vowel sound, and it is being introduced for the first time, making 'an' the suitable indefinite article. 'A' would not be correct due to the vowel sound of the following word. 'The' would imply a specific apartment known to the listener, which is not indicated here. Hence, 'an apartment' is grammatically accurate.
69856
He always wanted to be . . . . . . . . engineer.
Answer:
Since 'engineer' starts with a vowel sound, the indefinite article 'an' is grammatically correct. The sentence talks about any engineer, not a specific one, hence an indefinite article is suitable. Using 'a' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' is reserved for specific references. Therefore, 'an engineer' is appropriate here.
69857
. . . . . . . . sun rises in the east.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used before singular nouns that are unique or one of a kind, such as 'sun'. The sun is a specific celestial body known universally, justifying the use of 'the'. Indefinite articles do not suit unique nouns. Omitting the article would render the sentence grammatically incorrect. Hence, 'the sun' is the proper usage.
69858
He took . . . . . . . . umbrella with him because it looked like rain.
Answer:
The word 'umbrella' starts with a vowel sound, which necessitates the use of 'an'. This is also a first mention of the object, making the indefinite article appropriate. 'A' would not fit phonetically due to the vowel sound. 'The' would suggest a previously specified umbrella. Therefore, 'an umbrella' is correct.
69859
I saw . . . . . . . . owl perched on the old tree.
Answer:
The noun 'owl' begins with a vowel sound, so the correct article is 'an'. The indefinite article is appropriate here because the owl is being introduced for the first time and is not yet known to the listener. Using 'a' would be incorrect due to the vowel sound. 'The' would imply prior knowledge of the owl. Thus, 'an owl' is the correct usage.
69860
He was looking for . . . . . . . . job in marketing.
Answer:
a
The phrase refers to a non-specific job and 'job' begins with a consonant sound, making 'a' the correct choice. 'An' would be incorrect due to the consonant sound at the beginning of 'job'. 'The' would indicate a specific job, which is not implied here. Since the job has not been previously mentioned, the indefinite article 'a' is appropriate.