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[#561] ". . . . . . . . x-ray of this foot is needed," said Dr. Kapoor.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8". Here X-ray begins with 'ex' and therefore 'an' article will be used.
[#562] He sent me . . . . . . . . sms.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8". 'An' will be used before 'sms'.
[#563] Milan is . . . . . . . . Italian City.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: 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 blank shall take 'an' as 'Italian City' is a noun complement.
[#564] I shall send you . . . . . . . . letter soon.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'letter' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a'.
[#565] I'll never forget . . . . . . . . first time I saw . . . . . . . . real American Christmas tree.
Correct Answer
(D) the, a
Explanation
Solution: The first blank refers to time, the second to tree. The time is specified to be the first, definite article of "the" will be used in the first blank. The tree is preceded by an adjective of real, thus a countable noun "a" will be used in the second blank.