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
80061
They went to see . . . . . . . . Kaaba in Makkah.
Answer:
Sacred places like the Kaaba always take 'the'. This shows their uniqueness and universal recognition. 'A Kaaba' or 'an Kaaba' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Hence, 'the Kaaba' is correct.
80062
Fatima gave me . . . . . . . . one-hour lecture on grammar.
Answer:
a
Although 'hour' begins with a silent 'h', the compound phrase starts with 'one', which has a consonant 'w' sound. This makes 'a' the correct article. 'An one-hour lecture' would be wrong. Since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. Therefore, 'a one-hour lecture' is correct.
80063
The sun set behind . . . . . . . . mountains.
Answer:
When referring to specific natural features such as mountains, 'the' is required. The definite article narrows the meaning to a known location. 'A mountains' or 'an mountains' would be incorrect. 'No article' would leave the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the mountains' is correct.
80064
Hamza wants to buy . . . . . . . . laptop for his studies.
Answer:
a
The word 'laptop' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the laptop is being introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is suitable. 'An laptop' would be grammatically wrong. 'The laptop' would suggest a specific one already identified. Therefore, 'a laptop' is correct here.
80065
We studied about . . . . . . . . Himalayas in geography class.
Answer:
Mountain ranges such as the Himalayas always take the definite article 'the'. This is because they are unique geographical names. 'A Himalayas' or 'an Himalayas' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Thus, 'the Himalayas' is correct.
80066
Sheikh Omar stayed at . . . . . . . . inn during his travels.
Answer:
The noun 'inn' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Indefinite articles are used when mentioning something for the first time. 'A inn' would be grammatically wrong. 'The inn' would imply a particular one already known. Therefore, 'an inn' is correct here.
80067
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is . . . . . . . . Last Messenger of Allah.
Answer:
Unique titles and religious designations always take 'the'. 'The Last Messenger of Allah' emphasizes that there is only one. 'A Last Messenger' or 'an Last Messenger' would be incorrect. 'No article' would make the title incomplete. Thus, 'the Last Messenger of Allah' is correct.
80068
Haleema gave me . . . . . . . . useful suggestion.
Answer:
a
Although 'useful' begins with the letter 'u', it has a 'yoo' consonant sound. This requires 'a' instead of 'an'. 'An useful' would be grammatically wrong. Since the suggestion is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article is appropriate. Hence, 'a useful suggestion' is correct.
80069
They visited . . . . . . . . River Tigris during their trip to Iraq.
Answer:
Rivers always take the definite article 'the'. The River Tigris is a specific and unique geographical name. 'A River Tigris' or 'an River Tigris' would be wrong. 'No article' would also make the phrase incomplete. Hence, 'the River Tigris' is correct.
80070
Mariam is writing . . . . . . . . essay on environmental issues.
Answer:
The word 'essay' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. This is the first mention of the essay, so the indefinite article is appropriate. 'A essay' would be grammatically wrong. 'The essay' would mean one already specified earlier. Thus, 'an essay' is the correct choice.