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. . . . . . . . apple in that basket is fresh.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about specific 'apple' in the basket. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.
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The boy is studying in . . . . . . . . university.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'a' should be used before words that are general and also has 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.
13
When I lived in Paris some years ago I used to buy . . . . . . . . copy of Le Monde every evening at . . . . . . . . same local newspaper kiosk.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Here, 'copy' is general word but the location is specific. Hence, 'a' in the first blank and 'the' in the second blank will be used.
14
Ranu's uncle is . . . . . . . . S. D. O. and her aunt is . . . . . . . . M. L. A.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Both 'S.D.O.' and 'M.L.A.' are unspecific in the sentence. Hence, indefinite article will be used.
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, both S.D.O. and M.L.A. begins with vowel sound and therefore 'an' article will be used.
15
She is . . . . . . . . lover of . . . . . . . . Ramayana.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
'Lover' is a common noun and indefinite article 'a' will be used while 'Ramayana' is a specific epic poem and definite article 'the' will be used.
16
I am . . . . . . . . English professor.
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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 professors.
17
Man, thou art . . . . . . . . wonderful animal.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'animal' as general class or group. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a'.
18
He was given a reward for . . . . . . . . bravery.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
'Bravery' is an abstract noun. No article is required.
19
If . . . . . . . . guest has to leave . . . . . . . . table during . . . . . . . . meal he always asks his hostess, "Will you please excuse me for . . . . . . . . minute".
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Here, first, third and fourth blank will take indefinite article 'a' as 'guest', 'meal' and 'minute' are general class. The second blank will take definite article 'the' because specific 'table' where the guest is sitting and having meal is mentioned.
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I don't feel very well this morning. I've got . . . . . . . . sore throat.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The indefinite article 'a' is used before unspecific nouns used in a general sense and beginning with consonant sound. 'a' before sore throat will be used.