All Categories MCQs
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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
81101
The city __________ a new bridge to ease traffic congestion.
Answer:
is going to build
**Rule:** 'Be going to' is used to talk about a confirmed plan or intention. Building a bridge is a major project that would be planned well in advance. 'is building' (option d) is also correct for a planned project, but 'is going to build' is a very common way to announce such plans. Option (b) is for habits. Option (c) is future perfect.
81102
The entire team __________ on the new project next week.
Answer:
will be working
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to talk about an action that will be in progress over a period of time in the future. 'Next week' is the future period during which the team will be engaged in the ongoing work. Option (d) is future perfect. Options (b) and (c) are incorrect.
81103
Don't call me at noon, as I __________ an important meeting.
Answer:
will be attending
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to explain that an action will be in progress at a specific time in the future, making one unavailable. At 'noon', the meeting will be ongoing. Option (d) means the meeting will be over by noon. Option (c) is a simple statement, but (a) is more descriptive of the situation.
81104
The IT department __________ a new security patch this evening.
Answer:
is deploying
**Rule:** The Present Continuous Tense ('is/are' + verb-ing) is used to talk about fixed plans and arrangements for the near future. The deployment of a patch is a planned IT activity. This tense suggests the plan is already confirmed. Option (b) is for habits. Option (c) is future perfect. Option (d) is past.
81105
Next year, the city council __________ a new recycling program.
Answer:
will be implementing
**Rule:** The Future Continuous Tense (will be + verb-ing) is used to talk about actions that are planned or will be in progress over a period in the future. 'Implementing a new program' is a long-term, planned action. It suggests the process will be ongoing next year. Option (a) would require a duration. Option (c) is for schedules. Option (d) is past.
81106
As soon as the technician __________, we can get the internet fixed.
Answer:
arrives
**Rule:** In a future time clause beginning with 'as soon as', the Simple Present Tense is used to refer to the future action. The main clause uses a modal ('we can get'). Using 'will' in the time clause is a common error. Option (d) 'has arrived' is also possible to emphasize completion, but simple present is the most common form.
81107
He __________ on that novel for three years by the time he finishes it.
Answer:
will have been writing
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Continuous Tense (will have been + verb-ing) is used to emphasize the duration ('for three years') of an action leading up to its completion in the future ('by the time he finishes it'). It focuses on the long, continuous creative process.
81108
The gardeners __________ all the leaves before the festival begins.
Answer:
will have cleared
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle) is used to express that an action will be completed before another future event. The action of clearing the leaves will be finished by the time the festival starts. Option (a) implies the action will be in progress.
81109
They __________ their house for six months by the time the new tenants move in.
Answer:
will have been renovating
**Rule:** The Future Perfect Continuous Tense (will have been + verb-ing) is used to emphasize the duration ('for six months') of an activity up to a specific point in the future ('by the time the new tenants move in'). It focuses on the length of the renovation project.
81110
If you don't hurry, you __________ the special offer.
Answer:
will miss
**Rule:** This is a First Conditional sentence ('if' + simple present, ... 'will' + base verb) warning of a likely future consequence. The main clause correctly uses 'will miss' to state the result of not hurrying. Option (b) is for hypothetical situations. Options (a) and (c) are incorrect.