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Articles determine whether a noun is general, specific, known or representative: “a,” “an,” “the” and the zero article each have distinct uses. Questions cover countable and uncountable nouns, first and later mention, unique objects, proper nouns and choosing articles by sound, not merely by spelling.
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261. The man is mortal.
- A. (A) The men is mortal.
- B. Man is mortal.
- C. ) The men is mortal.
- D. The man are mortal.
Explanation: In the original sentence, "man" is used in a general sense to refer to humanity as a whole. Therefore, it should be in the singular form.
Correct answer: Man is mortal.- A. (A) This is the most matchless book.
- B. This is a matchless book
- C. C) This is a more matchless book.
- D. (D) This is more matchless book.
Explanation: "Matchless" means without equal, so saying "This is a matchless book" indicates that the book is unique or incomparable.
Correct answer: This is a matchless book- A. (A) This is the most matchless book.
- B. This is a matchless book.
- C. (C) This is a more matchless book.
- D. (D) This is more matchless book.
Explanation: Option (b) correctly conveys the idea that the book is exceptional or incomparable, as "matchless" means without equal.
Correct answer: This is a matchless book.- A. (A) English is the language of the English.
- B. (B) English is language of English.
- C. (C) The English are the language of English.
- D. (D) The language of English is the English.
Explanation: Option (A) correctly identifies "English" as both the language and the nationality, using the definite article "the" before "English" to…
Correct answer: (A) English is the language of the English.- A. (A) The Muslims recite the Holy Quran daily.
- B. Muslims recite the Holy Quran daily.
- C. (C) The Muslims recite Holy Quran daily.
- D. (D) All Muslims recite Holy Quran daily.
Explanation: Using "the" in the sentence "Muslim recites the Holy Quran daily" is correct because "the" is used to specify a particular instance of the…
Correct answer: Muslims recite the Holy Quran daily.- A. His father is poet and novelist.
- B. (B) His father is the poet and a novelist.
- C. (C) His father is a poet and novelist.
- D. (D) His father is a poet and the novelist.
Explanation: Option (C) is the most appropriate and concise way to express that his father is both a poet and a novelist.
Correct answer: (C) His father is a poet and novelist.- A. (A) I did not know that honest were the best policy.
- B. (B) I did not know that an honest was the best policy.
- C. (C) I did not know that honest is the best policy
- D. (D) I did not know that an honest is the best policy.
Explanation: Option (C) uses the correct verb form "is" to match the singular noun "honest." "Honest" is being used as an adjective here, modifying the…
Correct answer: (C) I did not know that honest is the best policy268. 72. I have headache:
- A. (A) I have an headache.
- B. (B) I have a headache.
- C. I have the headache.
- D. (D) I has an headache.
Explanation: The word "headache" is a countable noun, so it requires an article such as "a" or "an" when used in a sentence.
Correct answer: (B) I have a headache.- A. The dog is a domestic animal.
- B. (B) A dog is a domestic animal.
- C. (C) Dogs are a domestic animal.
- D. (D) Dogs were a domestic animal.
Explanation: When making a general statement about a category or type of animal, we typically use the indefinite article "a" or "an" before the…
Correct answer: (B) A dog is a domestic animal.- A. A) He is the ablest and the most efficient teacher.
- B. (B) He is ablest and most efficient teacher..
- C. (C) He is an ablest and the most efficient teacher.
- D. (D) He is a ablest and a most most efficient teacher.
Explanation: When comparing two qualities of a person or thing, we typically use the article "the" before each superlative adjective to specify which…
Correct answer: A) He is the ablest and the most efficient teacher.- A. (A) He is a M.A. in English.
- B. He is an M.A. in English.
- C. (C) He is the M.A. in English.
- D. (D) He is an M.A. in the English.
Explanation: When abbreviations like "M.A." (Master of Arts) are used before a noun, the indefinite article "an" is typically used because "M.A."…
Correct answer: He is an M.A. in English.- A. (A) she earns wages.
- B. (B) she earn wages.
- C. (C) she earns very low wages.
- D. D) she earns low wages.
Explanation: Option (D) provides the correct form of the sentence by using "earns" (the correct verb form for the subject "she") followed by the…
Correct answer: D) she earns low wages.- A. (A) The Aslam is a best student.
- B. (B) Best student Aslam is.
- C. Aslam is the best student.
- D. (D) Aslam is a best student.
Explanation: The superlative form "the best" is used to compare Aslam with other students.
Correct answer: Aslam is the best student.- A. (A) This is a man who helps us.
- B. (B) This is man that helps us.
- C. (C) A man who helps us is this.
- D. This is the man who helps us.
Explanation: Option D correctly identifies the specific man being referred to by using the definite article "the" before "man." It also maintains the…
Correct answer: This is the man who helps us.275. My village is situated on the east bank of _ Indus. Which article will correctly fill in the blank?
- A. a
- B. an
- C. the
- D. no
Explanation: The Indus is a specific river, and the sentence refers to a particular bank (east bank) of that specific river.
Correct answer: the- A. a little
- B. an little
- C. the little
- D. little
Explanation: A little is the most natural way to express an indefinite small amount of money that will still be enough for current needs.
Correct answer: a little- A. An
- B. The
- C. No article requird
- D. A
Explanation: So, the completed sentence would be: "A word to the wise is sufficient."In this case, the use of the indefinite article "a" suggests that…
Correct answer: A- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article required
Explanation: "Every cloud has a silver lining" is a common proverb. Proverbs often use definite articles ("the") to refer to general truths or concepts.
Correct answer: The279. Demonstrate the correct use of articles and prepositions:I bought _ umbrella to go out in the rain.
- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: The indefinite article "an" is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
Correct answer: An- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article needs to be used
Explanation: This option is correct option because the specific article "The" is used because the specific ink (red) in the pen is being talked about…
Correct answer: The