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
80041
The moon shone brightly in . . . . . . . . sky.
Answer:
Unique natural elements like the sky always take the definite article 'the'. This shows that there is only one sky in this context. 'A sky' would suggest one among many, which is not suitable here. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the sky' is correct.
80042
Yusuf stayed at . . . . . . . . guesthouse during his trip to Lahore.
Answer:
a
The word 'guesthouse' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An guesthouse' would be grammatically wrong. 'The guesthouse' would imply a specific one already identified. Thus, 'a guesthouse' is correct.
80043
Hafsa bought . . . . . . . . orange from the fruit stall.
Answer:
The noun 'orange' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Indefinite articles are used when mentioning something for the first time. 'A orange' would be incorrect due to the mismatch in pronunciation. 'The orange' would suggest one already known in the context. Therefore, 'an orange' is correct here.
80044
Ali gave me . . . . . . . . honest opinion on the matter.
Answer:
The word 'honest' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since the opinion is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article fits. 'A honest opinion' would be grammatically wrong. 'The opinion' would suggest one already known. Hence, 'an honest opinion' is correct.
80045
They visited . . . . . . . . Great Mosque of Makkah.
Answer:
Famous religious sites like the Great Mosque of Makkah always take 'the'. This shows their uniqueness and global recognition. 'A Great Mosque' or 'an Great Mosque' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also make the sentence wrong. Therefore, 'the Great Mosque of Makkah' is correct.
80046
The teacher explained . . . . . . . . rules of grammar.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used because it refers to specific rules of grammar. 'A rules' or 'an rules' would be grammatically wrong. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. The article makes the reference precise and correct. Hence, 'the rules' is correct.
80047
Fatima wrote . . . . . . . . essay on honesty.
Answer:
The word 'essay' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A essay' would be grammatically wrong. 'The essay' would mean one already specified. Thus, 'an essay' is correct.
80048
Sheikh Yusuf visited . . . . . . . . Red Sea on his trip.
Answer:
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 incorrect. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the Red Sea' is correct.
80049
Hassan drank . . . . . . . . milk before going to school.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'milk' generally do not take an article when used in a general sense. 'A milk' or 'an milk' would be ungrammatical. 'The milk' would only be correct if referring to a specific source. In this case, it refers to milk generally. Therefore, no article is correct.
80050
The teacher gave us . . . . . . . . example of a Hadith.
Answer:
The word 'example' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'A example' would be grammatically wrong. 'The example' would suggest one already known. Hence, 'an example' is correct here.