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
80301
He dreams of becoming . . . . . . . . astronaut one day.
Answer:
The article 'an' is used before singular countable nouns that start with a vowel sound, which 'astronaut' does. It also indicates a non-specific reference, which is appropriate as the speaker refers to any astronaut, not a particular one. Using 'a' would be incorrect due to the vowel sound beginning. 'The' would imply a specific astronaut already known, which is not the intent. Therefore, 'an astronaut' is the grammatically accurate choice.
80302
We visited . . . . . . . . Eiffel Tower during our trip to Paris.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used before names of specific, well-known landmarks or monuments. 'Eiffel Tower' is a unique, specific structure, and both the speaker and listener understand which monument is being referred to. Using 'a' or 'an' would incorrectly imply one among many, which does not apply here. Omitting the article would result in a grammatically incomplete expression. Thus, 'the Eiffel Tower' is the correct form.
80303
She adopted . . . . . . . . puppy from the shelter last week.
Answer:
a
The indefinite article 'a' is used before a singular, countable noun that is being introduced for the first time and begins with a consonant sound. The word 'puppy' fits this criteria, as it starts with a consonant and is not previously mentioned. The article 'an' would be inappropriate because 'puppy' does not begin with a vowel sound. The definite article 'the' cannot be used because the puppy is not yet known to the listener. Therefore, 'a puppy' is the correct usage.
80304
Zainab is reading . . . . . . . . Quran with translation.
Answer:
Religious texts take the definite article 'the'.
80305
We traveled by . . . . . . . . bus to Lahore.
Answer:
Modes of transport like 'by bus' do not require an article.
80306
She wore . . . . . . . . beautiful dress to the party.
Answer:
a
The word 'beautiful' begins with a consonant sound, so 'a' is correct.
80307
We are going to watch . . . . . . . . movie tonight.
Answer:
a
For a general, singular, countable noun like 'movie', 'a' is correct.
80308
Children need . . . . . . . . love and care.
Answer:
Uncountable nouns like 'love' in a general sense do not require articles.
80309
Haleema bought . . . . . . . . egg from the store.
Answer:
'Egg' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.
80310
We went to see . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal.
Answer:
The definite article 'the' is used with famous monuments.