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. . . . . . . . Lake Oregon is . . . . . . . . large lake.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Option B is correct as 'no article' is used with names usually and 'A' is used with singular countable noun that are random in nature and has a consonant sound.
92
Mr. Dutt was . . . . . . . . university professor.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'a' should be used before words with consonant sounds at the beginning and 'an' before words with vowel sounds at the beginning. The word 'University' has consonant sound 'yoo'. Hence, 'a' is used.
93
My Mother is . . . . . . . . English teacher.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound.
The blank shall take 'an' as it represents one of the English teachers.
94
Do you know . . . . . . . . Wilsons? They're a very nice couple.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The proper noun here 'Wilsons' refers to a specific family of the name Wilson. Hence article 'the' is most appropriate and option C is correct.
95
His was . . . . . . . . loudest voice that I could hear.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
'The' is a definite article used before superlatives. 'Loudest' is the superlative degree of 'loud'.
96
He has suffered . . . . . . . . lot.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The indefinite article 'a/an' is used with the words 'few, lot or little' to show that the quantity of a thing is small or big but of importance.
97
We went to . . . . . . . . sea during our summer holidays.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, 'sea' is specific place known to the reader. Definite article 'the' will be used.
98
I need . . . . . . . . onion and . . . . . . . . tomato for salad.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific or the noun is common. 'Onion' begins with vowel sound and takes 'an' article while 'tomato' begins with consonant sound and takes 'a' article.
99
Bring . . . . . . . . umbrella. It is going to rain.
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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.
100
He liked . . . . . . . . black cap in the shop and bought it.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, a specific 'black cap' that was in the shop is being talked about. Definite article 'the' will be used.