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
80221
The children are playing in . . . . . . . . park near our school.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used when talking about a specific park already understood by context. It narrows down the meaning to one particular location. 'A park' would mean any park in general. 'No article' would make the sentence sound incomplete. Therefore, 'the park' is correct.
80222
Sheikh Omar told us . . . . . . . . story about his travels.
Answer:
a
The noun 'story' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is the correct article. It is the first mention of the story, which makes the indefinite article appropriate. If it had been a specific story mentioned earlier, 'the' would be correct. 'An' would not fit the consonant sound. Thus, 'a story' is correct here.
80223
Sheikh Salman has bought . . . . . . . . European car.
Answer:
a
Although 'European' begins with the vowel letter 'E', its pronunciation starts with a consonant 'yoo' sound. Therefore, the correct article is 'a'. Using 'an' would be grammatically wrong due to sound rules. Since the car is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is correct. Hence, 'a European car' is proper.
80224
We studied about . . . . . . . . Indus Valley Civilization.
Answer:
Historical events, civilizations, and periods are introduced with the definite article 'the'. This emphasizes their unique identity in history. 'A Indus Valley Civilization' would be wrong because 'Indus' starts with a consonant sound. 'An' would also be incorrect here. Therefore, 'the Indus Valley Civilization' is correct.
80225
She bought . . . . . . . . umbrella for the rainy season.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. The umbrella is mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is suitable. 'A umbrella' would be grammatically wrong because of pronunciation rules. 'The umbrella' would suggest a particular one known already. Hence, 'an umbrella' is correct.
80226
We listened to . . . . . . . . call to prayer in the mosque.
Answer:
The call to prayer (Adhan) is a specific and unique religious act, so 'the' is required. The definite article emphasizes that it is not just any sound, but a particular one. Using 'a' or 'an' would suggest one among many random calls, which is not intended. Therefore, 'the call to prayer' is correct. It specifies the known act in the context.
80227
Imran is . . . . . . . . best student in his class.
Answer:
Superlatives like 'best' always require the definite article 'the'. This is because they refer to one unique person or thing among many. 'A best student' would be ungrammatical. 'No article' would make the sentence incorrect. Therefore, 'the best student' is the right phrase.
80228
Zainab gave me . . . . . . . . orange from the basket.
Answer:
The word 'orange' begins with a vowel sound, which requires 'an'. This is the first mention of the orange, so an indefinite article is correct. 'A orange' would be grammatically incorrect because it does not match the sound. 'The orange' would mean a specific one known already. Hence, 'an orange' fits best here.
80229
The sun is shining brightly in . . . . . . . . sky.
Answer:
Natural objects like the sun, moon, and sky are unique and always take the definite article 'the'. This emphasizes that we are speaking of the only existing sky in context. 'A sky' or 'an sky' would be incorrect because there is only one. 'No article' would also make the sentence sound incomplete. Thus, 'the sky' is correct.
80230
Sheikh Ali bought . . . . . . . . horse from the fair.
Answer:
a
The word 'horse' begins with a consonant sound, which requires the article 'a'. Since the horse is being mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is correct. 'An' would not work because of the consonant sound. If it were a horse already mentioned earlier, 'the' would be used. Hence, 'a horse' is the right option.