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[#571] I gave . . . . . . . . one rupee coin to him.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Even though the word 'one' begins with the vowel 'o', it's pronounced as 'won' and thus has the sound of consonant 'w'. Thus, we use 'a' instead of 'an'.
[#572] . . . . . . . . only jazz musician I like is Miles Davis.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Article "the" will be used because (only musician) something specific has been mentioned.
[#573] The train travelled 96 kilometers . . . . . . . . hour.
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".
[#574] . . . . . . . . weather was rainy and we made . . . . . . . . bet whether you would come.
Correct Answer
(A) the, a
Explanation
Solution: In the first blank, article "the" will be used because they are discussing a specific day (DEFINITE) when the weather was raining. Therefore, a/an is incorrect. In the second blank, article "a" will be used as the speaker is mentioning about the event for the first time.
[#575] . . . . . . . . water of that river is not fit for drinking.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Article "the" will be used because they are discussing about a specific river (DEFINITE) whose water is not fit for drinking.