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
80031
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.
80032
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.
80033
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.
80034
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.
80035
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.
80036
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.
80037
We must protect . . . . . . . . environment for our children.
Answer:
When referring to the environment as a whole, 'the' is required. This emphasizes its singular and global nature. 'A environment' or 'an environment' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the environment' is correct.
80038
Khalid bought . . . . . . . . European painting.
Answer:
a
Although 'European' begins with the vowel letter 'E', it is pronounced with a 'yoo' consonant sound. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An European' would be wrong due to the sound rule. The painting is being mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is suitable. Thus, 'a European painting' is correct.
80039
Sheikh Salman gave a lecture on . . . . . . . . life of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
Answer:
When referring to specific lives of prophets or historical figures, 'the' is used. This makes the phrase precise and respectful. 'A life' or 'an life' would be grammatically and contextually wrong. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the life of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.)' is correct.
80040
Aisha wrote . . . . . . . . essay on the importance of prayer.
Answer:
The word 'essay' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the essay, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A essay' would be grammatically wrong. 'The essay' would imply a specific one already identified. Therefore, 'an essay' is correct here.