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[#506] She bought . . . . . . . . Ink-pot , . . . . . . . . bag and . . . . . . . . umbrella yesterday.
Correct Answer

(B) an, a, an

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'inkpot', 'bag' and 'umbrella' are general class of things and therefore indefinite article will be used. 'inkpot' and 'umbrella' begin with vowel sound and 'an' article will be used. 'bag' begin without vowel sound and 'a' article will be used.

[#507] Harivansh Rai is . . . . . . . . second Shakespeare.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Definite article is used with positions, directions, numbers etc. Hence, 'second' will follow 'the' article.

[#508] . . . . . . . . rice is the staple food of South Indians.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#509] Srimukhi has a master's degree from . . . . . . . . University of Hyderabad.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'University of Hyderabad' as specific class. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use definite article 'the'.

[#510] Please give me . . . . . . . . useful gift.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'Gift' is a singular countable noun and indefinite article will be used in the blank. The word 'useful' begins with consonant sound 'yoo' and therefore 'a' article will be used.