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The bike traveled 100 kilometers . . . . . . . . hour.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8".
92
Mary and I arrived at . . . . . . . . same time.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The definite article 'the' is used before specific things. Here, we are referring to the specific time when both the speaker and Mary arrived.
93
He felt . . . . . . . . patriot rise within his heart.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The definite article 'the' is used before specific things. Here, we are referring to the specific 'patriot' that rose within the person.
94
Can you tell me how to get to . . . . . . . . library?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The definite article 'the' is used before specific things. Here, we are referring to the specific 'library' whose location speaker wants to know.
95
My boyfriend is . . . . . . . . actor.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'An' is an indefinite article which is used before a word that begins with a vowel sound and which refers to unspecific/general things. Here, 'actor' begins with a vowel sound and it is unspecific.
96
She works as . . . . . . . . electrician in a power plant.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
'An' is an indefinite article which is used before a word that begins with a vowel sound and which refers to unspecific/general things. Here, 'electrician' begins with a vowel sound and it is unspecific.
97
When do you go to . . . . . . . . office?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, a specific 'office' is being talked about where the second person goes. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
98
Take . . . . . . . . umbrella with you.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Here, 'Umbrella' is a general thing and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with vowel sound. 'An' article will be used.
99
We are staying at . . . . . . . . hotel.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
In the sentence it is not specified which hotel and therefore we will use indefinite article. 'Hotel' begins with a consonant sound and will be preceded by 'a' article.
100
. . . . . . . . Thar Desert is the largest desert in India.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
'Thar desert' is a specific desert and definite article should be used. Hence, 'the' article is correct.