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
79981
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.
79982
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.
79983
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.
79984
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.
79985
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.
79986
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.
79987
Please stop by . . . . . . . . post office on your way home.
Answer:
In local context, institutions like 'the post office' take the definite article to denote the specific, contextually understood location. The listener can identify which one is meant. Using 'a' would imply any post office, which is less natural here. Therefore, 'the post office' is appropriate.
79988
He is studying . . . . . . . . Renaissance for his art history exam.
Answer:
Historical periods and epochs often take the definite article, e.g., 'the Renaissance' or 'the Industrial Revolution'. The reference is to a unique, recognized period. 'A' or 'an' would be inappropriate. Hence, 'the Renaissance' is correct.
79989
We camped beside . . . . . . . . Lake Superior last summer.
Answer:
Proper names of lakes used with 'Lake + Name' typically take no article. 'Lake Superior' functions as a fixed proper noun. Adding 'the' would be nonstandard in this structure. Therefore, no article is correct.
79990
They crossed . . . . . . . . Sahara during their expedition.
Answer:
Deserts take the definite article, e.g., 'the Sahara' and 'the Gobi'. The referent is unique and universally identifiable. An indefinite article would incorrectly imply one of many Saharas. Thus, 'the Sahara' is standard usage.