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
83861
We climbed to . . . . . . . . top of the tower for a better view.
Answer:
The phrase 'the top' denotes a unique, contextually defined location within the tower. It is therefore definite. Using 'a top' would be illogical, as there is only one top per structure. Hence, 'the top' is required.
83862
He visited . . . . . . . . university where his mother studied.
Answer:
The relative clause 'where his mother studied' makes the noun phrase definite by specifying which university. The definite article signals this unique reference. Indefinite articles would fail to capture the specificity. Therefore, 'the university' is correct.
83863
She bought . . . . . . . . umbrella and a raincoat just in case.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. The item is introduced for the first time, hence the indefinite article. 'A' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would imply prior identification.
83864
He read . . . . . . . . article you recommended yesterday.
Answer:
The restrictive clause 'you recommended yesterday' uniquely identifies the article. This specificity requires the definite article. An indefinite article would not reflect the restricted reference. Hence, 'the article' is correct.
83865
Please turn down . . . . . . . . volume; it’s too loud for the library.
Answer:
In this context, 'volume' refers to a specific, controllable setting understood by both parties. The definite article signals the particular parameter in question. Using no article would be less precise. Therefore, 'the volume' is appropriate.
83866
. . . . . . . . Mount Fuji is visible on clear days from Tokyo.
Answer:
Single mountains prefixed by 'Mount' typically take no article (e.g., 'Mount Fuji', 'Mount Kilimanjaro'). The 'Mount + Name' construction functions as a proper noun. Adding 'the' before 'Mount' is nonstandard. Therefore, no article is used.
83867
They admired . . . . . . . . architecture of the mosque at sunset.
Answer:
The 'of'-phrase specifies the architecture being discussed, making the head noun definite. The structure thus requires 'the'. Using no article would be overly generic. Hence, 'the architecture of the mosque' is correct.
83868
She is . . . . . . . . university student from a rural area.
Answer:
a
Although spelled with 'u', 'university' begins with the consonant 'yoo' sound. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An university' would be phonetically wrong. The reference is indefinite and first mention.
83869
We took . . . . . . . . photograph at the summit as proof of our climb.
Answer:
a
'Photograph' is a singular count noun introduced for the first time, so 'a' is appropriate. The initial consonant sound supports 'a'. 'The' would presume the photo is already known in the discourse. Thus, 'a photograph' is correct.
83870
He added . . . . . . . . little sugar to balance the acidity.
Answer:
a
The idiom 'a little' (with uncountable nouns) denotes a small but sufficient amount and takes 'a'. Without 'a', 'little' can imply insufficiency. 'An' is phonetically incompatible. Therefore, 'a little sugar' is the correct construction.