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Article MCQ Questions and answers with easy and logical explanations. English Aptitude MCQ section provides all type of Article chapter mcq questions which is important for exams like Banking exams,IBPS,SCC,CAT,XAT,MAT etc. Page-10 section-11

Each section contains 100 MCQs on Articles .
91
He drives at a speed of 90 miles . . . . . . . . hour.
Discuss
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
. . . . . . . . Himalaya mountain range is very long.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, 'Himalaya' is specific mountain range. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.
93
We ate . . . . . . . . wonderful meal yesterday.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Here, 'meal' is something general and indefinite article will be used. 'An' article will be used as 'Wonderful' begins with consonant sound.
94
My sister has . . . . . . . . H. B. A degree.
Discuss
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". Here H.B.A begins with a vowel sound and therefore 'an' article will be used.
95
The principal of . . . . . . . . school called Radha.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
As it is mentioned 'Principal' we know that a specific school is being talked about. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.
96
I was in a hurry this morning. I didn't have . . . . . . . . time for breakfast.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
No article is used before abstract/uncountable nouns. 'Time' is an abstract noun as used in this sentence.
97
It was . . . . . . . . very hot day. In fact, it was . . . . . . . . hottest day of the year.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'A' is used before singular nouns which refer to unspecific things. 'The' is used before superlatives. Here, we are referring to an unspecific 'hot day', so 'a' will be used before it. However, since 'hottest' is a superlative degree, we need to use 'the' before it.
98
A pacifist is somebody who is against . . . . . . . . war.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
No article is used before abstract nouns. 'War' is an abstract noun.
99
My wife and I have . . . . . . . . appointment.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The indefinite article 'an' shall be used here because the sentence talks about the 'appointment' (which is something general). Also, 'appointment' starts with a vowel sound.
100
We need . . . . . . . . bottle of water.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'Bottle' is a common noun and indefinite article will be used. 'A' article is used because the word 'bottle' starts with a consonant sound.