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
83891
She took . . . . . . . . elevator to the tenth floor.
Answer:
In a building, 'the elevator' is identifiable by situational context. Both parties know it refers to the available elevator system. Using 'a' would be less natural and imply one among many without shared reference. Therefore, 'the elevator' is apt.
83892
He ordered . . . . . . . . iced tea with lemon.
Answer:
The phrase begins with the vowel sound in 'iced', so 'an' is correct. The drink is being introduced for the first time, which supports an indefinite article. 'A' would clash with pronunciation. 'The' would imply a previously identified iced tea.
83893
They arrived at . . . . . . . . noon and left before sunset.
Answer:
Clock times and certain time expressions like 'noon', 'midnight', and 'dawn' occur without articles. They function as proper temporal points. Adding 'the' would be nonstandard in this context. Thus, no article is correct.
83894
He is . . . . . . . . only student who solved every problem correctly.
Answer:
'Only' typically triggers definiteness because it identifies a unique member of the set. The collocation 'the only' is standard. Indefinite articles are ungrammatical in this construction. Therefore, 'the only student' is correct.
83895
We studied . . . . . . . . effects of pollution on marine life.
Answer:
The 'of'-phrase specifies which effects are in question, making the noun phrase definite. 'The effects of pollution' refers to a particular set defined by the prepositional complement. Using 'a' or no article would not capture this specificity. Thus, 'the' is required.
83896
She bought . . . . . . . . unique antique vase at the market.
Answer:
a
Although 'unique' starts with 'u', it begins with a consonant 'yoo' sound. Hence 'a' is the correct article. 'An unique' would be phonetically incorrect. The item is first mentioned, so the indefinite article is appropriate.
83897
He suffers from . . . . . . . . diabetes and follows a strict diet.
Answer:
Names of diseases typically occur without articles when referenced generally (e.g., 'diabetes', 'cancer'). The sentence discusses the condition as a category. 'The diabetes' would imply a particular instance or subtype in a specific discourse. Therefore, no article is standard.
83898
I sent . . . . . . . . email to confirm the booking details.
Answer:
The word 'email' begins with a vowel sound /iː/, so 'an' is used. It is also a first mention, which favors the indefinite article. 'A' would be phonetically inappropriate. 'The' would presuppose prior mention of that specific email.
83899
She lives across from . . . . . . . . university library entrance.
Answer:
The phrase is made definite by the specific location 'library entrance', which uniquely identifies the referent. The listener can pinpoint this entrance in context. Indefinite articles would create ambiguity. Thus, 'the university library entrance' is correct.
83900
He wants to be . . . . . . . . honest leader who serves the people.
Answer:
The initial 'h' in 'honest' is silent, so the word begins with a vowel sound. Consequently, 'an' is required by phonetic rule. 'A honest' would clash with pronunciation. The reference is non-specific, hence the indefinite article.