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
80161
Ayesha gave me . . . . . . . . unique idea for the project.
Answer:
a
Although 'unique' begins with the vowel letter 'u', it is pronounced with the consonant sound 'yoo'. Therefore, 'a' is correct. 'An unique' would be wrong due to pronunciation. 'The idea' would fit only if it were already known. Thus, 'a unique idea' is the right phrase here.
80162
They traveled to . . . . . . . . United Arab Emirates last winter.
Answer:
Countries with plural forms or descriptors like 'United' always take 'the'. The phrase 'United Arab Emirates' falls into this category. 'A United Arab Emirates' or 'an United Arab Emirates' would be wrong. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Hence, 'the United Arab Emirates' is correct.
80163
Fatima has . . . . . . . . hour to complete her assignment.
Answer:
The noun 'hour' begins with a silent 'h' and a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. Indefinite articles are used when something is introduced for the first time. 'A hour' would be grammatically wrong. 'The hour' would suggest a specific one known already. Therefore, 'an hour' is correct here.
80164
Sheikh Abdullah spoke about . . . . . . . . importance of education.
Answer:
Abstract nouns like 'importance' take 'the' when used in a specific or general truth context. Here, it refers to the concept of education's importance universally. 'A importance' or 'an importance' would be incorrect. 'No article' would make the phrase incomplete. Thus, 'the importance of education' is correct.
80165
Bilal read . . . . . . . . interesting novel during his trip.
Answer:
The adjective 'interesting' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. The novel is mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is suitable. 'A interesting novel' would be grammatically wrong. 'The novel' would only fit if it were already known. Therefore, 'an interesting novel' is correct.
80166
The children looked at . . . . . . . . moon with curiosity.
Answer:
Unique natural objects like the moon always take the definite article 'the'. This shows that we are referring to the one known celestial body. 'A moon' would incorrectly suggest more than one moon. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Hence, 'the moon' is correct.
80167
Hamza wants to buy . . . . . . . . car from the showroom.
Answer:
a
The word 'car' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the car is being mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is required. 'An car' would be grammatically wrong. 'The car' would imply a specific one already identified. Therefore, 'a car' is the right choice.
80168
Sana placed . . . . . . . . apple pie on the dining table.
Answer:
The noun 'apple' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct article. Indefinite articles are used for first-time mentions of something. 'A apple pie' would be incorrect because of the sound rule. 'The apple pie' would only be correct if it had already been mentioned or specified. Thus, 'an apple pie' is right here.
80169
They are looking for . . . . . . . . new apartment downtown.
Answer:
a
The adjective 'new' begins with a consonant sound, making 'a' the correct article. The apartment is not specified, so the indefinite form is necessary. 'An' would not fit phonetics. Thus, 'a new apartment' is correct.
80170
He wants to become . . . . . . . . lawyer.
Answer:
a
The noun 'lawyer' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. The sentence expresses a general career aspiration, requiring the indefinite article. 'An' would be phonetically wrong. Hence, 'a lawyer' is correct.