Question 1

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.It is _________ interesting book. It gives ________ wonderful picture of what ________ life was like in _________ Victorian times.

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An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. A is used before a word starting with a consonant or consonant sound.A definite article is an article that tells the uniqueness of something.'The' is the only definite article.The first and second blank shall take the indefinite articles 'an' and 'a' respectively because the first blank is followed by a word starting with the vowel 'i' and 'interesting book' represents a singular countable noun and the second blank is followed by 'wonderful picture' which represents a singular countable noun and is followed by a word starting with the  consonant 'w'.The third blank shall take 'the' as the sentence talks about Victorian people which shows particularity. The fourth blank won't take any article as 'Victorian times' is uncountable and represents no specific time.The correct answer is C) an/a/the/ noarticle.It is an interesting book. It gives a wonderful picture of what the life was like in Victorian times.

Question 2

Fill in the blank with a suitable article from the options given.___________ bravery of Lakshmi Bai is praiseworthy.

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Articles are a type of adjective that are used with nouns to provide some additional information about nouns.There are three articles used in English grammar: a, an and the. ‘A’ and ‘an’ are known as indefinite articles and are used to refer to indefinite and non- specific or general nouns. 'A' is used when the word begins with a consonant and 'an' is used when the word following it begins with a vowel.‘The’ is called as the definite article and is used to refer to specific nouns.The sentence given talks about 'bravery' of Lakshmi Bai being praiseworthy. When a particular noun is being used with an adjective, article 'the' is supposed to be used before the adjective to indicate specificity. So, here the adjective is 'bravery' and the noun is 'Lakshmi Bai'. So, the article to fill in the blank is option A) the.The other answers are incorrect as they 'a' and 'an' are not used to denote something specific.

Question 3

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.  ______ most popular game is cricket, which is called "______ greatest game in ______ world" by ______ English

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OPTION "A" is the correct answer.EXPLANATION: There are two types of articles: DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE) : Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person.INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door etc.Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds.In the first blank, article "the" will be used because 'most' is a superlative adjective and article "the" is used with superlative adjectives.(concept)Similarly, in the second blank, 'greatest' is superlative adjective, therefore, article "the" will be used.In the third blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used when there is something only one (the moon, the sun, 'the world').In the fourth blank, 'English' is not mentioned in the context of language, therefore, zero article or no article is incorrect. Here, English word is representating a specific group of people. Therefore, article "the" will be used.

Question 4

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable articles:_______ water is _______ elixir of life but _______ water of this pond is poisonous.

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Use of article is omitted before names of substances and uncountable noun. 'Water' is an uncountable noun. Hence, no article is used before this word. Of the options given, A and B are incorrect as they mention the use of the article, 'the' before water. The noun, 'elixir' means 'a magical or medicinal potion'. The definite article, 'the' is used before names of things which are unique/ one of their kind. When we say, 'Water is the elixir of life', the article, 'the' emphasises that 'water is the only elixir of life'. Hence, the article 'the' must precede 'elixir'. Option D is incorrect as it suggests the use of the indefinite article, 'an' before 'elixir. The definite article 'the' is also used we talk about a particular person or thing. 'Water of this pond' refers to a particular noun. Hence, the article, 'the' should be used before the phrase, 'water of this pond'. Option C is correct as it indicates the use of 'No article' before water, the article, 'the' before 'elixir' and the article, 'the' before 'water of this pond'.

Question 5

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words._______ moon has no ________ light. It is bright because _______ sun shines on it.

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OPTION "A" is the correct answer.EXPLANATION: There are two types of articles: DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE) : Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person.INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door etc.Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds. In the first blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used with something only one (moon ,sun).In the second blank, "no article" or "zero article" will be used because no article is used before individual adjective.In the third blank. article "the" will be used because article "the" is used with something unique. (moon, sun)

Question 6

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words._______ youngest boy has just started going to school, _______ eldest boy is in _______ college.

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OPTION "A" is the correct answer.EXPLANATION: There are two types of articles: DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE) : Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person.INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door etc.Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds. In the FIRST Blank, article "the" will be used because article 'the' is used with superlatives.Similarly, In the second blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used with superlatives.In the third blank, "no article" will be used because the term 'college' doesn't need specification. It just refers to a place where the eldest boy is studying.

Question 7

Fill in blanks with the most suitable articles: What sort of _____ person is he? He is such ____ nice fellow.

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An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. The first blank is followed by words which act as a reference to the person we are talking about, so it won't take any article. The second blank will take 'a' as 'a' is followed by a noun complement.'What sort of person is he? He is such a nice fellow.'The correct answer is option A)no article,a.

Question 8

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.Tracey has been in ________ prison for a year. Last Sunday his father went to _____ prison to see him.

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An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. A is used before a word starting with a consonant or consonant sound.A definite article is an article that tells the uniqueness of something.'The' is the only definite article.The first blank won't take any article as the use of prison here indicates its primary purpose. The second blank shall take 'the' as Tracey's father went to the prison Tracey was in.The correct answer is D) no article / the.Tracey has been in prison for a year. Last Sunday his father went to the prison to see him.

Question 9

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.If ______ guest has to leave ______ table during ______ meal he always asks his hostess, "Will you please excuse me for ______ minute".

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Option (A) is the correct answer.EXPLANATION:There are two types of articles: DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE) : Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person.INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door etc.Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds. In the first blank, article "a" will be used because article "a" is used to describe a general noun ( guest is not specified, therefore article "the" is incorrect.) In the second blank, table is specifically mentioned where the guest is sitting(DEFINITE). Therefore, article "the" will be used.In the third blank, meal is a general noun, therefore article "a" will be used.In the fourth blank, article "a" will be used because article "a" is used when the speaker is mentioning something for the first time or making a general statement.

Question 10

.......... able man has not always a distinguished look.

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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
It is _ interesting book. It gives wonderful picture of what life was like in _ Victorian times.

Fill in the blank with a suitable article from the options given.
___________ bravery of Lakshmi Bai is praiseworthy.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
most popular game is cricket, which is called " greatest game in world" by English

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable articles:
___ water is _ elixir of life but _____ water of this pond is poisonous.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
_ moon has no light. It is bright because _ sun shines on it.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
___ youngest boy has just started going to school, _ eldest boy is in _____ college.

Fill in blanks with the most suitable articles:
What sort of _ person is he? He is such nice fellow.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
Tracey has been in ____ prison for a year. Last Sunday his father went to _ prison to see him.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
If guest has to leave table during meal he always asks his hostess, "Will you please excuse me for minute".

.......... able man has not always a distinguished look.