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
80191
He was late because he missed . . . . . . . . bus.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is correct because 'bus' refers to a specific, expected bus in the given context. The speaker and listener both understand which bus is being discussed. Using 'a' would imply any bus, which changes the meaning. Thus, 'the bus' is the appropriate phrase.
80192
She likes to drink . . . . . . . . coffee in the morning.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'coffee' generally do not take an article when discussed in a general sense. Here, the speaker refers to coffee as a substance, not a specific cup. Adding 'the' would imply particular coffee, and 'a' or 'an' would be incorrect for uncountables. Therefore, no article is used.
80193
He works as . . . . . . . . accountant in a large firm.
Answer:
The word 'accountant' begins with a vowel sound, making 'an' the correct indefinite article. The job is mentioned for the first time, so it should not take 'the'. 'A' would be phonetically inappropriate. Thus, 'an accountant' is grammatically accurate.
80194
We saw . . . . . . . . stars shining brightly last night.
Answer:
When referring to celestial bodies in a general but universally understood sense, the definite article 'the' is often used, as in 'the stars'. This is because stars as a category are collectively identifiable phenomena. Omitting the article would sound incomplete in this context. Therefore, 'the stars' is the proper form.
80195
She wants to buy . . . . . . . . house with a garden.
Answer:
a
The noun 'house' begins with a consonant sound, and since it is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article 'a' is appropriate. 'An' would be incorrect because the initial sound is consonantal. 'The' would imply a particular house already known to both parties. Hence, 'a house' is correct.
80196
The students visited . . . . . . . . Great Mosque of Cordoba.
Answer:
Famous religious places like the Great Mosque of Cordoba always take 'the'. The definite article emphasizes their uniqueness and identity. 'A Great Mosque' or 'an Great Mosque' would be incorrect. 'No article' would also make the sentence wrong. Hence, 'the Great Mosque of Cordoba' is correct.
80197
Haleema bought . . . . . . . . egg for breakfast.
Answer:
The word 'egg' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct. This is the first mention of the egg, making the indefinite article suitable. 'A egg' would be grammatically wrong. 'The egg' would mean one already known. Thus, 'an egg' is the right choice.
80198
Ayesha recited . . . . . . . . Holy Quran during Ramadan.
Answer:
Religious texts like the Quran are unique and always take the definite article 'the'. This shows respect and accuracy in usage. 'A Quran' or 'an Quran' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also be incomplete. Therefore, 'the Holy Quran' is correct.
80199
Sheikh Salman gave me . . . . . . . . useful idea.
Answer:
a
Although 'useful' begins with a vowel letter, it starts with the consonant sound 'yoo'. This makes 'a' the correct article. 'An useful' would be grammatically incorrect. Since it is the first mention, the indefinite article fits. Therefore, 'a useful idea' is correct.
80200
They traveled across . . . . . . . . River Nile.
Answer:
Names of rivers always take the definite article 'the'. The River Nile is a specific geographical name. 'A River Nile' or 'an River Nile' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would also make the sentence incorrect. Hence, 'the River Nile' is correct.