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
80181
They are going to watch . . . . . . . . movie tonight.
Answer:
a
The noun 'movie' begins with a consonant sound, requiring 'a' as the indefinite article. The movie is mentioned for the first time and is not yet specified. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. Therefore, 'a movie' is correct.
80182
She lives near . . . . . . . . river.
Answer:
a
The indefinite article 'a' is used because 'river' is introduced for the first time and is non-specific. 'An' would not work since 'river' starts with a consonant sound. 'The' would be appropriate only if a particular river were specified. Thus, 'a river' is correct here.
80183
He kept . . . . . . . . diary during his travels.
Answer:
a
The noun 'diary' begins with a consonant sound, making 'a' the appropriate indefinite article. The diary is being mentioned for the first time and is not specific. 'The' would suggest prior knowledge of the diary. Therefore, 'a diary' is correct.
80184
She looked at me with . . . . . . . . unusual expression.
Answer:
The adjective 'unusual' begins with a vowel sound, which requires the use of 'an'. Because the expression is introduced for the first time, an indefinite article is appropriate. 'A' would not conform to the vowel sound rule. Thus, 'an unusual expression' is correct.
80185
He doesn’t usually eat . . . . . . . . bread.
Answer:
The noun 'bread' is uncountable when referred to in general, so it does not require an article. 'The' would imply a specific loaf of bread, which is not intended. Indefinite articles are not used with uncountables. Hence, no article is correct.
80186
We stayed at . . . . . . . . Ritz Hotel during our holiday.
Answer:
Hotels with proper names generally take the definite article 'the'. 'The Ritz Hotel' is a specific and recognized establishment. Using 'a' or 'an' would incorrectly generalize it. Therefore, 'the Ritz Hotel' is correct.
80187
He is . . . . . . . . honest man who never lies.
Answer:
Although 'honest' starts with the letter 'h', the 'h' is silent, producing a vowel sound. Therefore, the correct article is 'an'. 'A' would be phonetically wrong. Thus, 'an honest man' is proper grammar.
80188
They went to see . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal during their trip.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used for unique landmarks such as the Taj Mahal. Both the speaker and listener are aware of its identity, so definiteness is required. Indefinite articles would incorrectly suggest one among many. Therefore, 'the Taj Mahal' is correct.
80189
She saw . . . . . . . . eagle soaring above the mountains.
Answer:
The noun 'eagle' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct indefinite article. This is a first mention, so the indefinite form is required. 'A' would not be phonetically correct. Thus, 'an eagle' is the right structure.
80190
The children are playing in . . . . . . . . park.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used because the park is specific and known to both speaker and listener by context. 'A' would imply an unspecified park, which does not match the situation. Thus, 'the park' is the proper usage here.