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
83911
Hassan is . . . . . . . . tallest boy in his class.
Answer:
Superlatives like 'tallest' always require 'the'. This indicates that Hassan is the unique example among his peers. 'A tallest boy' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the tallest boy' is correct.
83912
The students studied about . . . . . . . . Himalayas.
Answer:
Mountain ranges always take the definite article 'the'. The Himalayas are a unique geographical feature. 'A Himalayas' or 'an Himalayas' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would also be incorrect. Therefore, 'the Himalayas' is correct.
83913
Fatima placed . . . . . . . . apple on the desk.
Answer:
The noun 'apple' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are suitable for first mentions. 'A apple' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The apple' would mean one already specified. Hence, 'an apple' is correct.
83914
Sheikh Abdullah explained . . . . . . . . Battle of Hunayn.
Answer:
Historical battles always take the definite article 'the'. The Battle of Hunayn is unique, so it must use 'the'. 'A Battle of Hunayn' or 'an Battle of Hunayn' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Thus, 'the Battle of Hunayn' is correct.
83915
Ali shared . . . . . . . . idea during the meeting.
Answer:
The noun 'idea' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A idea' would be grammatically wrong. 'The idea' would suggest one already specified. Therefore, 'an idea' is correct.
83916
We must protect . . . . . . . . forests of the world.
Answer:
When referring to specific forests of the world as a collective, 'the' is correct. It emphasizes the known set of forests. 'A forests' or 'an forests' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the forests' is correct.
83917
Nadia bought . . . . . . . . ice cream for her brother.
Answer:
The noun 'ice cream' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. This is the first mention, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A ice cream' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The ice cream' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an ice cream' is correct.
83918
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is . . . . . . . . Seal of the Prophets.
Answer:
Unique religious titles always take 'the'. This highlights exclusivity and respect. 'A Seal of the Prophets' or 'an Seal of the Prophets' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the phrase incomplete. Hence, 'the Seal of the Prophets' is correct.
83919
Haleema saw . . . . . . . . owl sitting on the branch.
Answer:
The noun 'owl' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. This is the first mention, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A owl' would be grammatically wrong. 'The owl' would imply one already specified. Hence, 'an owl' is correct.
83920
We visited . . . . . . . . Great Mosque of Cordoba during our trip.
Answer:
Famous religious sites like the Great Mosque of Cordoba always take 'the'. This highlights their uniqueness. 'A Great Mosque' or 'an Great Mosque' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Therefore, 'the Great Mosque of Cordoba' is correct.