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
80111
They visited . . . . . . . . Louvre while in Paris.
Answer:
Museums with proper names typically take the definite article 'the'. 'The Louvre' is a unique, well-known institution. Using an indefinite article would imply one among many, which is inaccurate. Hence, 'the' is correct.
80112
She bought . . . . . . . . MP3 player for her brother’s birthday.
Answer:
The initialism 'MP3' begins with the letter 'M', pronounced 'em', a vowel sound. Consequently, 'an' is required. Article choice is based on pronunciation, not spelling. 'A MP3 player' would be incorrect.
80113
He has . . . . . . . . European passport and a U.S. visa.
Answer:
a
Although 'European' begins with 'e', it is pronounced with an initial 'yoo' sound, which is consonantal. Therefore, 'a' is the correct article. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. The mention is indefinite, justifying 'a'.
80114
We should protect . . . . . . . . environment for future generations.
Answer:
When referring to the environment as a unique, global system, the definite article 'the' is standard. It denotes a singular, shared referent. Indefinite articles would wrongly suggest one environment among many. Hence, 'the environment' is correct.
80115
She brought . . . . . . . . apple and a sandwich for lunch.
Answer:
The noun 'apple' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is necessary. The item is newly introduced, which suits an indefinite article. 'A' would not align with the vowel sound. 'The' would imply a previously identified apple.
80116
They trekked through . . . . . . . . Himalayas last summer.
Answer:
Mountain ranges take the definite article 'the'. 'The Himalayas' refers to a specific range. Omitting the article would be ungrammatical. Thus, 'the' is required.
80117
He made . . . . . . . . useful observation during the meeting.
Answer:
a
The adjective 'useful' begins with the consonant 'yoo' sound, so 'a' is correct. The observation is first mentioned and non-specific. 'An' would be phonetically inappropriate here. 'The' would require prior identification.
80118
Could you pass me . . . . . . . . sugar from the counter?
Answer:
Although 'sugar' is uncountable, the situational context (the sugar on the counter) makes the reference definite. The definite article marks shared situational knowledge. No article would be too general. Indefinite articles do not pair with uncountable nouns in this sense.
80119
We saw . . . . . . . . elephant calf near the riverbank at dawn.
Answer:
The noun 'elephant' begins with a vowel sound, necessitating 'an'. The referent is introduced for the first time, favoring the indefinite article. 'A' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would imply prior mention of that specific calf.
80120
She made . . . . . . . . honorable decision to resign from the post.
Answer:
In 'honorable', the initial 'h' is silent, yielding a vowel sound. Therefore, 'an' is correct. 'A honorable' would clash with English phonotactics. 'The' would suggest a previously specified decision, which is not the case.