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[#576] I spoke to her for . . . . . . . . long time yesterday.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: The correct article is "a" because the word "long" begins with a consonant sound . "A" is used before words that start with a consonant sound , regardless of whether the first letter is a vowel or consonant. In this case, "long" starts with the consonant sound /l/ , so we say "a long time" . Using "an" would be incorrect because it is used before vowel sounds . "The" is used when referring to something specific or previously mentioned , which is not the case here. No article is not suitable because "a long time" is an indefinite period and requires an article.
[#577] . . . . . . . . house on the right belongs to my uncle.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Since the speaker is referring to a specific house, we need to use the definite article 'the'.
[#578] I want . . . . . . . . book from the library.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: The blank shall take 'a' as 'book' is singular countable noun and starts with the consonant 'b'.
[#579] Kalidas is . . . . . . . . Shakespeare of India.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: As 'Kalidas' is compared with a specific person 'Shakespeare', 'the' article will be used.
[#580] She thanked me for . . . . . . . . help I rendered.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: For this sentence, we use 'the' as the sentence tells that for definite or a particular help the speaker was thanked.