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[#541] . . . . . . . . doctor says it is a hopeless case.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, a particular doctor is being talked about and therefore the correct article to be used is 'the'.

[#542] According to Allied Cinemas, it will cost you more to see . . . . . . . . film this summer.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'film' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.

[#543] Arnold is . . . . . . . . American.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'teacher' as general class of people like 'Arnold'. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a/an'. The word 'American' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.

[#544] I think . . . . . . . . truthfulness is . . . . . . . . greatest value.
Correct Answer

(D) no article, the

Explanation

Solution: The first blank won't take any article as it is followed by an abstract noun and the second blank shall take 'the' as we are talking specifically about 'truthfulness'.

[#545] Taj mahal is built of . . . . . . . . Marble.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.