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
79951
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.
79952
. . . . . . . . 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.
79953
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.
79954
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.
79955
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.
79956
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.
79957
She was appointed . . . . . . . . head of department this term.
Answer:
A unique role within a specific organization is definite by context. 'The head of department' identifies a singular office. Using 'a' would imply one among several equivalent posts. Hence, 'the' is appropriate.
79958
He cooked . . . . . . . . delicious meal for his guests last night.
Answer:
a
The noun 'meal' is singular and countable, first mentioned here, so 'a' is required. The adjective 'delicious' does not change article choice. 'The' would presuppose prior identification of this specific meal. Therefore, 'a delicious meal' is correct.
79959
They visited . . . . . . . . Ganges during their trip to India.
Answer:
Rivers take the definite article, e.g., 'the Ganges'. The referent is unique and specific. Omitting the article would be ungrammatical. Thus, 'the Ganges' is standard.
79960
He’s reading . . . . . . . . encyclopedia entry on Roman law.
Answer:
The noun 'encyclopedia' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. The entry is introduced for the first time, justifying an indefinite article. 'A' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would suggest a specific, previously mentioned entry.