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
83941
The children played in . . . . . . . . playground near their school.
Answer:
A specific playground is being referred to, so 'the' is required. The definite article makes the meaning precise. 'A playground' would mean any playground. 'An playground' would be wrong grammatically. Hence, 'the playground' is correct.
83942
Haleema saw . . . . . . . . eagle flying in the sky.
Answer:
The noun 'eagle' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'A eagle' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The eagle' would imply one already specified. Therefore, 'an eagle' is correct.
83943
Bilal bought . . . . . . . . one-liter bottle of juice.
Answer:
a
The compound begins with 'one', which has a consonant 'w' sound. This makes 'a' the correct article. 'An one-liter bottle' would be incorrect. 'The bottle' would suggest one already specified. Thus, 'a one-liter bottle' is correct.
83944
We looked at . . . . . . . . stars shining at night.
Answer:
The stars in the sky are a universal reference, so the definite article 'the' is needed. This narrows the meaning to the stars visible in the night sky. 'A stars' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the stars' is correct.
83945
Nadia stayed at . . . . . . . . university hostel.
Answer:
a
Although 'university' begins with the letter 'u', it has a consonant 'yoo' sound. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An university' would be grammatically wrong. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is appropriate. Hence, 'a university hostel' is correct.
83946
Sheikh Hamid delivered . . . . . . . . inspiring lecture.
Answer:
The word 'inspiring' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Indefinite articles are used for first-time mentions. 'A inspiring lecture' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The lecture' would only work if it were already known. Therefore, 'an inspiring lecture' is correct.
83947
The students recited . . . . . . . . Holy Quran in the assembly.
Answer:
Sacred texts like the Quran always take the definite article 'the'. This emphasizes their uniqueness and reverence. 'A Quran' or 'an Quran' would be grammatically wrong and contextually inappropriate. 'No article' would also leave the sentence incomplete. Thus, 'the Holy Quran' is correct.
83948
Fatima saw . . . . . . . . owl sitting on the branch.
Answer:
The noun 'owl' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are correct when introducing something for the first time. 'A owl' would be grammatically wrong. 'The owl' would imply one already known in the context. Thus, 'an owl' is correct.
83949
We went to . . . . . . . . Red Sea during our journey.
Answer:
Names of seas and oceans always take the definite article 'the'. The Red Sea is a unique geographical feature. 'A Red Sea' or 'an Red Sea' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the Red Sea' is correct.
83950
Omar gave me . . . . . . . . useful tip for the exam.
Answer:
a
The word 'useful' begins with a consonant 'yoo' sound, so 'a' is correct. 'An useful' would be grammatically wrong. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'The tip' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'a useful tip' is correct here.