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
70111
___ French is spoken in many parts of the world, but not as widely as ___ English language.
Answer:
No article, the
**Rule: No article is used before the names of languages, but 'the' is used when the word 'language' follows.** 'French' refers to the language, so no article is needed. In the second part, the noun is 'language', which is specified by 'English', so 'the English language' is the correct form. Option (a) is incorrect because 'The French' refers to the people of France, not the language. Option (c) uses incorrect articles. Option (d) is incorrect because 'the' is required before 'English language'.
70112
She wants to become ___ astronaut and travel to ___ moon.
Answer:
an, the
**Rule: Use 'an' before vowel sounds and 'the' for unique celestial bodies.** 'Astronaut' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. 'Moon' is a unique celestial body, so the definite article 'the' is used. Option (a) incorrectly uses 'a' before 'astronaut'. Option (c) is incorrect as 'the astronaut' would imply a specific astronaut, and 'a moon' would imply there are many moons to choose from, which is not the context. Option (d) also incorrectly uses 'a' before 'moon'.
70113
___ Himalayas are to the north of India.
Answer:
The
**Rule: The definite article 'the' is used before the names of mountain ranges.** 'Himalayas' refers to a specific mountain range. Therefore, 'the' must be used. Options (a) and (b) are incorrect because indefinite articles are not used with names of mountain ranges. Option (d) is incorrect because mountain ranges require the definite article.
70114
My uncle is ___ honourable man who works for ___ European company.
Answer:
an, a
**Rule: Article choice is based on the initial sound of the following word.** The word 'honourable' starts with a silent 'h', so it begins with a vowel sound ('o'). Thus, 'an' is used. The word 'European' starts with the letter 'E' but is pronounced with a 'y' sound (a consonant sound), so 'a' is used. Option (a) incorrectly uses 'a' before 'honourable' and 'an' before 'European'. Option (c) incorrectly uses 'an' before 'European'. Option (d) incorrectly uses 'a' before 'honourable'.
70115
___ gold is a precious metal, but ___ gold ring she wears is very expensive.
Answer:
No article, the
**Rule: Omission of article for material nouns in a general sense and use of 'the' for specific instances.** The first blank refers to 'gold' as a material noun in a general sense, so no article is used. The second blank refers to a specific 'gold ring' that she wears, making it definite. Therefore, 'the' is required. Option (a) incorrectly uses 'the' for the general statement about gold. Option (c) is incorrect because 'A gold' is not used for uncountable material nouns. Option (d) incorrectly omits the article before the specific 'gold ring'.
70116
I saw ___ one-eyed man crossing the road.
Answer:
a
**Rule: Use of 'a' vs. 'an' is determined by sound, not by the letter.** The word 'one' starts with the letter 'o' (a vowel), but it is pronounced with a 'w' sound (a consonant sound). Therefore, the correct indefinite article is 'a'. Option (b) is incorrect because 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Option (c) would be used if the man was previously identified. Option (d) is incorrect as a singular countable noun like 'man' requires an article.
70117
He is studying at ___ university in London, but it is not ___ most prestigious one.
Answer:
a, the
**Rule: Use of 'a' before consonant sounds and 'the' for superlatives.** The word 'university' begins with a 'y' sound (a consonant sound), so the indefinite article 'a' is used before it. The phrase 'most prestigious' is a superlative adjective, which requires the definite article 'the' before it to specify a particular one from a group. Option (b) is incorrect because 'an' is used before vowel sounds, not the 'y' sound in 'university'. Option (c) is incorrect because 'the university' would imply a specific, previously mentioned university, which is not the case here, and 'a most prestigious' is grammatically wrong. Option (d) incorrectly uses 'a' before the superlative.
70118
Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym for "RESERVED"?
Answer:
Talkative
No explanation is given for this question.
Let's Discuss on Board
70119
Which of the following is the antonym of "NIMBLE"?
Answer:
Clumsy
Nimble (پھرتیلا) means quick and light in movement or action; agile. Clumsy (بھونڈا) means awkward in movement or handling things. Giant (دیو ہیکل) means an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size. Quick (تیز) means moving fast or doing something fast. Frank (صریح) means open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
70120
Which of the following is the antonym of "DAINTY"?
Answer:
Vigorous
Dainty (نازک) means delicately small and pretty. Vigorous (طاقتور) means strong, healthy, and full of energy. Splendid (شاندار) means very impressive. Aggressive (جارحانہ) means ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. Towering (بلند) means extremely tall.