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
80151
Sheikh Ibrahim visited . . . . . . . . Alps during his travels.
Answer:
Mountain ranges like the Alps always take the definite article 'the'. This is because they are unique and widely recognized. 'A Alps' or 'an Alps' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also be wrong. Thus, 'the Alps' is correct.
80152
Hamid gave me . . . . . . . . one-rupee coin.
Answer:
a
Although 'one' begins with the letter 'o', it has the consonant 'w' sound. This requires the article 'a'. 'An one-rupee coin' would be incorrect. The coin is introduced for the first time, making the indefinite article suitable. Hence, 'a one-rupee coin' is correct.
80153
They visited . . . . . . . . Great Mosque in Istanbul.
Answer:
Famous religious places like the Great Mosque always take the definite article 'the'. This highlights their unique identity. 'A Great Mosque' or 'an Great Mosque' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incorrect here. Therefore, 'the Great Mosque' is correct.
80154
Sheikh Rashid explained . . . . . . . . importance of honesty.
Answer:
Abstract nouns like 'importance' take the definite article 'the' when referring to a general truth. This emphasizes the universal value of honesty. 'A importance' or 'an importance' would be wrong. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Thus, 'the importance of honesty' is correct.
80155
The children saw . . . . . . . . elephant at the zoo.
Answer:
The word 'elephant' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention, so the indefinite article fits. 'A elephant' would be grammatically incorrect. 'The elephant' would suggest one already known. Therefore, 'an elephant' is correct.
80156
Amina gave me . . . . . . . . honest answer.
Answer:
The word 'honest' starts with a silent 'h' and begins with a vowel sound. This makes 'an' the correct article. 'A honest answer' would be grammatically incorrect. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article fits best. Therefore, 'an honest answer' is correct.
80157
Sheikh Omar recited . . . . . . . . Holy Quran beautifully.
Answer:
Sacred texts like the Quran always require the definite article 'the'. This highlights their uniqueness and importance. 'A Quran' or 'an Quran' would be grammatically and contextually wrong. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the Holy Quran' is correct.
80158
The students listened to . . . . . . . . lecture on Islamic history.
Answer:
a
The noun 'lecture' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since this is the first mention of the lecture, the indefinite article is appropriate. 'An' would not work with the consonant sound. 'The lecture' would imply one already specified. Hence, 'a lecture' is correct.
80159
Imran is studying to become . . . . . . . . doctor.
Answer:
a
The word 'doctor' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is required. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. 'An doctor' would be grammatically wrong. 'The doctor' would imply one already known. Hence, 'a doctor' is correct here.
80160
We went to see . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal on our trip.
Answer:
Famous monuments like the Taj Mahal always take the definite article 'the'. This shows their uniqueness and identity. 'A Taj Mahal' or 'an Taj Mahal' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also make the sentence incomplete. Therefore, 'the Taj Mahal' is correct.