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41
There is . . . . . . . . union of domestic servants also.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
"The" is a definite article which is used before a noun that is fixed, special or discussed earlier. "A/An" is used before an indefinite singular noun. "Union of domestic servants" is a indefinite noun. Hence "a" will be used.
42
. . . . . . . . Quran is . . . . . . . . holy book.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about 'Quran' as specific book. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'. 'a' will be used in the second blank because 'book' is a common noun.
43
. . . . . . . . old man returned with his dog.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the sentence 'old man' is general noun and indefinite article should be used. The word (old) has vowel sound therefore 'an' article is used.
44
. . . . . . . . Alps are the highest mountain range system in Europe.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'Alps' as specific mountain. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.
45
Taj Mahal is . . . . . . . . wonder of the world.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
'Taj Mahal' is one of the seven wonders. With singular nouns indefinite article is used. 'A' article will be used.
46
Sameeksha likes to listen to . . . . . . . . FM in the morning.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
We are using the word 'FM' to represent the whole class to which it belongs. In such cases, we use the definite article 'the'.
47
. . . . . . . . abnormal behavior can be caused by . . . . . . . . fear, but there are . . . . . . . . other causes as well.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Option A is correct because none of the blanks require articles to provide meaning to the sentence.
48
My father said, ". . . . . . . . neglected spark burns . . . . . . . . house."
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
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49
. . . . . . . . reindeer is a native of Norway.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Here, 'the' is used because the speaker/writer is talking about the particular animal which is a native of Norway.
50
. . . . . . . . Burmese are . . . . . . . . Buddhists.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Here, 'Burmese' and 'Buddhists' both are specific class. Definite article 'the' is used with specific classes.