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
80261
The sun is shining in . . . . . . . . sky.
Answer:
Unique natural elements such as the sun and sky always take 'the'. The definite article indicates that there is only one of these things. Using 'a' or 'an' would be ungrammatical in this context. The article shows specificity and universality. Therefore, 'the sky' is correct here.
80262
There is . . . . . . . . book on the table.
Answer:
a
The noun 'book' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct. Since the book is mentioned for the first time, the indefinite article is used. If it were a particular book known earlier, 'the' would be appropriate. This article introduces the noun in a general sense. Hence, 'a book' is correct.
80263
Zainab visited . . . . . . . . university in Lahore yesterday.
Answer:
a
Although 'university' begins with the vowel letter 'u', it has the consonant sound 'yoo'. Therefore, the correct article is 'a'. 'An' would be incorrect because it does not match the sound. The university is mentioned for the first time, so the indefinite article is used. Hence, 'a university' is right here.
80264
Mariam gave me . . . . . . . . egg for breakfast.
Answer:
The noun 'egg' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. Since this is the first mention of the egg, the indefinite article fits best. 'A egg' would be grammatically wrong due to pronunciation. 'The egg' would imply a specific one known already. Hence, 'an egg' is the correct phrase.
80265
Do you know . . . . . . . . way to the station?
Answer:
The phrase 'way to the station' refers to one specific path already known in context. This makes 'the' necessary. 'A way' would suggest any random path, which changes the meaning. 'An' would be incorrect because of the consonant sound. Therefore, 'the way' is the right choice.
80266
Sheikh Hamza visited . . . . . . . . Alps during his trip.
Answer:
Mountain ranges such as the Alps always take the definite article 'the'. This is because they are unique and universally recognized geographical names. Using 'a' or 'an' would be wrong since these are not countable nouns in this sense. The definite article clarifies the identity of the place. Hence, 'the Alps' is correct.
80267
Sheikh Abdullah gave me . . . . . . . . useful book on grammar.
Answer:
a
Although the adjective 'useful' begins with a vowel letter, its sound is 'yoo,' a consonant sound. Therefore, 'a' is the correct article. 'An' would be incorrect here because it does not match the pronunciation. Since the book is introduced for the first time, the indefinite article fits. Hence, 'a useful book' is right.
80268
Children need . . . . . . . . love and care to grow happily.
Answer:
Abstract, uncountable nouns such as 'love' and 'care' generally do not require articles when used in a general sense. Adding 'a' or 'an' would be ungrammatical because these words are not countable. 'The' would limit the meaning to specific love or care, which is not intended here. Thus, no article is correct. The sentence speaks of love in general.
80269
Bilal bought . . . . . . . . umbrella to keep dry in the rain.
Answer:
The noun 'umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is the correct article. This is the first mention of the umbrella, making the indefinite article appropriate. If it were a particular umbrella already discussed, 'the' would be correct. 'A' would not work due to the vowel sound. Thus, 'an umbrella' fits best.
80270
She visited . . . . . . . . Great Wall of China last year.
Answer:
Famous monuments such as the Great Wall of China always take 'the'. This is because they are unique, singular, and widely recognized. Using 'a' or 'an' would be ungrammatical in this context. The definite article makes the sentence precise. Therefore, 'the Great Wall of China' is correct.