The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam MCQs
Topic Notes: The CSS (Central Superior Services) Exam
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
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
81
The sun sets in . . . . . . . . west.
Answer:
Cardinal directions such as north, south, east, and west take the definite article when used in this sense. This makes the meaning precise. 'A west' or 'an west' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also be wrong. Therefore, 'the west' is correct.
82
Sheikh Rashid stayed at . . . . . . . . inn near the city.
Answer:
The word 'inn' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A inn' would be wrong. 'The inn' would mean one already specified. Hence, 'an inn' is correct.
83
Nadia bought . . . . . . . . umbrella yesterday.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are used for first-time mentions. 'A umbrella' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The umbrella' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an umbrella' is correct.
84
We visited . . . . . . . . Great Wall of China on our trip.
Answer:
Famous monuments like the Great Wall of China always take 'the'. This emphasizes their uniqueness. 'A Great Wall' or 'an Great Wall' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the Great Wall of China' is correct.
85
Hamza gave me . . . . . . . . honest reply.
Answer:
The word 'honest' begins with a silent 'h' and vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A honest reply' would be wrong. 'The reply' would mean one already known. Therefore, 'an honest reply' is correct.
86
The teacher explained . . . . . . . . rules of writing.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used when referring to specific rules. 'A rules' or 'an rules' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. The article makes the meaning precise. Hence, 'the rules' is correct.
87
Omar read . . . . . . . . inspiring story about patience.
Answer:
The adjective 'inspiring' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. Indefinite articles are used when something is introduced for the first time. 'A inspiring story' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The story' would suggest one already known. Therefore, 'an inspiring story' is correct.
88
Fatima is writing . . . . . . . . essay on pollution.
Answer:
The noun 'essay' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A essay' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The essay' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an essay' is correct.
89
Sheikh Usman gave . . . . . . . . useful example.
Answer:
a
Although 'useful' begins with 'u', it has a 'yoo' consonant sound. This requires 'a'. 'An useful example' would be wrong. Since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. Thus, 'a useful example' is correct.
90
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.