MCQ: Articles - 2 - SSC CGL MCQ

The sentence "The moon is shining brightly tonight" uses 'the' correctly before the noun "moon." The definite article 'the' is used to refer to a specific object, in this case, a particular celestial body - the moon.

Additional Fact:
Definite articles are used to specify a particular noun, which can refer to something already mentioned or known within a context.

"The" is used to refer to a specific or particular thing. In the sentence "I saw a dog chasing the cat," the use of "the" before "cat" indicates a specific cat being chased by the dog. This demonstrates the correct usage of the definite article to specify a particular noun.

Additional Fact:
Articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' are used to indicate whether a noun refers to a specific or general object. 'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles used to refer to non-specific nouns, while 'the' is the definite article used before specific nouns. Understanding the correct usage of these articles is crucial in determining specificity in English sentences.

The sentence "I saw an eagle flying in the sky" uses the indefinite article 'an' correctly before the noun "eagle." 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Additional Fact:
The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on the sound of the following word, not just its initial letter.

The sentence "They visited a zoo" uses the indefinite article 'a' correctly before the noun "zoo." The use of 'a' indicates a non-specific zoo, which is appropriate in this context.

Additional Fact:
The correct usage of articles ('a', 'an', 'the') plays a crucial role in specifying whether a noun is specific or non-specific in a sentence.

Correct answer is B. "They play soccer on weekends." In this sentence, "soccer" is used in a generic sense, referring to the sport in general rather than a specific game or event. Therefore, an article is not needed before the word "soccer."

The sentence "A rose is a symbol of love" correctly utilizes both 'a' (indefinite article) and 'the' (definite article). 'A' precedes the noun "rose," indicating any rose in general, while 'the' is used before "symbol of love," indicating a specific symbolic representation.

Additional Fact:
Understanding the distinction between indefinite ('a' or 'an') and definite ('the') articles is essential for conveying specificity and generality in English sentences.

The sentence "He is captain of the team" does not require an article before the noun "captain." Titles or positions don't usually need articles before them when used in a general sense. However, the other options require articles before the nouns for correct grammar: "a doctor," "the hospital," and "a new laptop."

Additional Fact:
Understanding when to use articles, especially before titles, professions, or positions, helps in constructing grammatically accurate sentences.

The sentence "He is looking for job" requires the indefinite article 'a' before the noun "job." Adding 'a' before "job" would make it grammatically correct: "He is looking for a job."

Additional Fact:
Indefinite articles ('a' or 'an') are used before singular countable nouns when referring to non-specific objects.

The sentence "She loves to read books" does not require an article before the noun "books." When referring to books in a general sense, articles are often omitted.

Additional Fact:
Articles might not be necessary when referring to plural or uncountable nouns in a general or unspecified manner.

The sentence "I saw the movie last night" uses the definite article 'the' correctly before the noun "movie." 'The' is used here because it refers to a specific movie that the speaker watched the previous night.

Additional Fact:
Definite articles ('the') are used before singular or plural nouns when the noun is already known or has been previously mentioned.

The sentence "He wants to be astronaut" requires the indefinite article 'an' before the noun "astronaut." Adding 'an' before "astronaut" would make it grammatically correct: "He wants to be an astronaut."

Additional Fact:
Indefinite articles ('a' or 'an') are used before singular countable nouns when referring to non-specific objects.

The sentence "I need to buy milk" does not require an article before the noun "milk." When referring to uncountable nouns or things in general, articles are often omitted.

Additional Fact:
Uncountable nouns or general references may not require articles in English sentences.

The sentence "They live near mountains" uses no articles before the noun "mountains." When referring to general locations or landscapes, articles might be omitted.

Additional Fact:
When referring to certain locations or objects in a general sense, articles might not be required.

The sentence "The sun rises in east" uses the definite article 'the' correctly before the noun "sun." 'The' is used to refer to a specific object or phenomenon, in this case, the sun rising direction.

Additional Fact:
Definite articles are used to refer to specific nouns, whether they are already known or specifically mentioned within a context.

The sentence "She goes to university" does not require an article before the noun "university." When discussing going to school, college, or university in a general sense, articles are usually omitted.

Additional Fact:
Articles are often omitted before certain nouns, especially when referring to places of education or institutions in a general manner.