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
80231
Hamid read . . . . . . . . newspaper before going to work.
Answer:
When we talk about reading the daily newspaper, we use the definite article 'the'. It refers to the specific newspaper that is available that day. Using 'a' would imply any newspaper in general, but the sentence context suggests a particular one. 'No article' would make the sentence incomplete. Thus, 'the newspaper' is correct.
80232
Maryam saw . . . . . . . . eagle flying over the valley.
Answer:
The noun 'eagle' starts with a vowel sound, so the correct article is 'an'. Indefinite articles are used when mentioning something for the first time. 'A eagle' would be incorrect due to pronunciation rules. 'The eagle' would suggest a specific bird already known to the listener. Therefore, 'an eagle' is the proper choice.
80233
Can you turn off . . . . . . . . lights before leaving?
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used because the lights in question are known to both speaker and listener — likely those in the room. Using 'a' or 'an' would indicate an unknown or unspecified set of lights. Therefore, 'the lights' is the proper usage.
80234
He took . . . . . . . . shower before going to work.
Answer:
a
'Shower' is a countable noun introduced for the first time, and it begins with a consonant sound. Therefore, the indefinite article 'a' is correct. 'An' would not suit the consonant sound, and 'the' would imply a specific shower. Thus, 'a shower' is the right choice.
80235
. . . . . . . . Nile is the longest river in Africa.
Answer:
Proper names of rivers always take the definite article 'the'. Since 'Nile' refers to a unique river, 'the' is necessary. Omitting the article or using an indefinite one would be incorrect. Therefore, 'the Nile' is the appropriate usage.
80236
He studied for . . . . . . . . hour before dinner.
Answer:
Though 'hour' starts with the consonant letter 'h', the 'h' is silent, resulting in a vowel sound. Therefore, the correct article is 'an'. 'A hour' would be grammatically incorrect due to pronunciation rules. Hence, 'an hour' is correct.
80237
She plays . . . . . . . . piano beautifully.
Answer:
When referring to playing a musical instrument in general, the definite article 'the' is used. This is an idiomatic usage in English. Using 'a' or 'an' would change the meaning or sound unnatural. Therefore, 'the piano' is the correct usage.
80238
Please open . . . . . . . . window; it’s too hot in here.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is correct because the speaker is referring to a particular window known to both parties, likely in the same room. Indefinite articles would imply any window, which is not the intended meaning. Thus, 'the window' is the accurate form.
80239
I’ve never eaten . . . . . . . . avocado before.
Answer:
The noun 'avocado' begins with a vowel sound, requiring the article 'an'. This is also a general, first-time mention, so the indefinite article is appropriate. 'A' would not conform to the vowel sound. Hence, 'an avocado' is correct.
80240
She wants to become . . . . . . . . artist when she grows up.
Answer:
The noun 'artist' starts with a vowel sound, making 'an' the correct indefinite article. The phrase refers to a general aspiration rather than a specific person, so the indefinite article fits. 'A' would be incorrect phonetically. Therefore, 'an artist' is the grammatically correct usage.