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
80011
Sheikh Usman stayed at . . . . . . . . hotel in Karachi.
Answer:
a
The noun 'hotel' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An hotel' would be wrong due to pronunciation. 'The hotel' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'a hotel' is correct.
80012
We saw . . . . . . . . stars twinkling in the night sky.
Answer:
When referring to the universal stars visible at night, 'the' is correct. The definite article narrows the meaning to those stars we see in the sky. 'A stars' or 'an stars' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the stars' is correct.
80013
Fatima gave me . . . . . . . . honor by inviting me to her home.
Answer:
The noun 'honor' begins with a silent 'h' and thus has a vowel sound. This requires 'an'. 'A honor' would be grammatically incorrect. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is appropriate. Therefore, 'an honor' is correct.
80014
Hassan is reading . . . . . . . . book on Islamic history.
Answer:
a
The noun 'book' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An book' would be grammatically wrong. 'The book' would mean one already specified. Hence, 'a book' is correct.
80015
Sheikh Khalid shared . . . . . . . . idea with the committee.
Answer:
The noun 'idea' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A idea' would be wrong. 'The idea' would mean one already specified. Therefore, 'an idea' is correct.
80016
We traveled to . . . . . . . . United States last year.
Answer:
Countries with descriptors or plural forms take the definite article 'the'. The phrase 'United States' falls into this category. 'A United States' or 'an United States' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be wrong. Hence, 'the United States' is correct.
80017
Ali saw . . . . . . . . owl in the garden.
Answer:
The noun 'owl' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are suitable for first-time mentions. 'A owl' would be grammatically wrong. 'The owl' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'an owl' is correct.
80018
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.
80019
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.
80020
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.