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
80091
She found . . . . . . . . error in the dataset and corrected it immediately.
Answer:
The noun 'error' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. The error is introduced for the first time, supporting the indefinite article. 'A' would conflict with phonetics. 'The' would indicate a previously identified error.
80092
They arrived at . . . . . . . . airport two hours early for security checks.
Answer:
In travel contexts, 'the airport' typically refers to the specific airport relevant to the situation, which is understood by both parties. This situational definiteness licenses the definite article. Using 'a' would imply any airport, which is not intended. Therefore, 'the airport' is suitable.
80093
He is writing . . . . . . . . thesis on article usage in academic English.
Answer:
a
In academic contexts, 'a thesis' is standard when first introducing the work. The noun begins with a consonant sound, supporting 'a'. 'The thesis' would suggest a specific, previously mentioned thesis. Hence, 'a thesis' fits.
80094
She gave me . . . . . . . . one-time code to access the portal.
Answer:
a
Although 'one' begins with the letter 'o', it starts with the consonant 'w' sound. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. The code is first mentioned, so an indefinite article is appropriate.
80095
. . . . . . . . water in the reservoir has dropped significantly.
Answer:
The prepositional phrase 'in the reservoir' specifies which water is meant, making it definite. Thus, 'the water' is required. Without 'the', the referent would be overly general. Indefinite articles are not used with uncountable nouns here.
80096
We rented . . . . . . . . apartment overlooking the harbor.
Answer:
The noun 'apartment' starts with a vowel sound, necessitating 'an'. The reference is indefinite and first mention. 'A' would conflict with the vowel sound. 'The' would imply a previously identified apartment.
80097
She was appointed . . . . . . . . chair of the ethics committee.
Answer:
A unique role within a specific body is definite by context. The definite article 'the' marks this singular office. Using an indefinite article would imply one among several chairs, which is inaccurate. Therefore, 'the chair' is correct.
80098
They took . . . . . . . . photograph of the rare comet.
Answer:
a
The noun 'photograph' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is appropriate. The photograph is mentioned for the first time, warranting an indefinite article. 'An' would be phonetically wrong. 'The' would require prior mention of a specific photograph.
80099
He has . . . . . . . . unique perspective on the subject matter.
Answer:
a
Despite starting with 'u', 'unique' begins with a consonant 'yoo' sound. Therefore, 'a' is the correct article. 'An unique' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would suggest a previously identified perspective.
80100
Please switch off . . . . . . . . lights when you leave the classroom.
Answer:
Given the shared physical environment, 'the lights' are identifiable to both speaker and listener. The definite article signals this situational definiteness. An indefinite article would be pragmatically odd. Hence, 'the lights' is correct.