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
80251
She bought . . . . . . . . necklace made of gold.
Answer:
a
The article 'a' is used before the singular countable noun 'necklace' which is being introduced for the first time and begins with a consonant sound. Since it’s not previously known to the listener, the indefinite article is appropriate. 'An' would be incorrect due to the consonant sound. 'The' would suggest a specific necklace, which isn’t implied here.
80252
They visited . . . . . . . . museum that opened last month.
Answer:
The article 'the' is used because the noun 'museum' is specified by the modifying clause 'that opened last month'. This makes it a definite reference. Indefinite articles would imply any museum, which is not the speaker’s intention. Therefore, 'the museum' is grammatically appropriate.
80253
They traveled by . . . . . . . . bus to Islamabad.
Answer:
Modes of transportation such as 'by bus' or 'by train' do not usually take an article. Saying 'the bus' would imply one particular bus, which is not the case here. The sentence refers to the mode of travel in general. Therefore, no article is required. This keeps the sentence natural and correct.
80254
The students respected . . . . . . . . teacher who helped them.
Answer:
A specific teacher is referred to here, so 'the' is necessary. The definite article points to a person known from the context. 'A teacher' would make it sound like any teacher, which is not intended. Therefore, 'the teacher' fits correctly. It emphasizes specificity.
80255
Ibrahim gave me . . . . . . . . honor by inviting me to his home.
Answer:
The noun 'honor' begins with a silent 'h' and thus has a vowel sound. For this reason, 'an' is the correct article. 'A honor' would be grammatically wrong. Since this is the first mention, the indefinite article is appropriate. Hence, 'an honor' is correct.
80256
Sheikh Usman bought . . . . . . . . horse from the market.
Answer:
a
The noun 'horse' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. The horse is introduced for the first time, making the indefinite article suitable. 'An' would not work due to pronunciation. If it were already mentioned, 'the' would be needed. Thus, 'a horse' is the right phrase here.
80257
Hamza is . . . . . . . . tallest boy in the class.
Answer:
Superlative adjectives such as 'tallest' always take the definite article 'the'. This is because they refer to one unique example among many. Using 'a' or 'an' would be incorrect in this structure. 'The' emphasizes that Hamza is the one with the highest degree of the quality. Hence, 'the tallest boy' is correct.
80258
They enjoyed . . . . . . . . dinner at the new restaurant.
Answer:
Meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner usually do not require an article. Saying 'the dinner' would suggest a particular event, which is not intended here. Since this refers to dinner in general, no article is correct. The sentence works naturally without one. Therefore, no article is needed.
80259
Fatima is reading . . . . . . . . Holy Quran with translation.
Answer:
Sacred texts like the Quran require the definite article 'the'. This highlights their uniqueness and universal recognition. 'A' or 'an' would be incorrect and disrespectful in this context. Hence, 'the Holy Quran' is the right phrase. It gives proper respect and accuracy to the sentence.
80260
He drank . . . . . . . . glass of milk before sleeping.
Answer:
a
The noun 'glass' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. It is mentioned for the first time, making the indefinite article appropriate. If it were a specific glass already discussed, 'the' would be correct. This construction introduces the idea in a general way. Thus, 'a glass' is right.