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[#596] He sat down at . . . . . . . . piano and played . . . . . . . . piece that he had played in the morning.
Correct Answer
(C) the, the
Explanation
Solution: In the first blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used to refer to something specific (piano). In the second blank, 'piece' is specific, hence, article "the" will be used.
[#597] Please, give me . . . . . . . . onion for the stew.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific or the noun is common. 'Onion' is common noun and begins with vowel sound, thus takes 'an' article.
[#598] He is making . . . . . . . . clay pot.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific or the noun is common. 'Clay pot' is common noun and begins with consonant sound, thus takes 'a' article.
[#599] The officer ordered . . . . . . . . utmost alert on all rides.
Correct Answer
(B) an
[#600] We visited . . . . . . . . Birmingham Museum . . . . . . . . last year.
Correct Answer
(C) the, no article
Explanation
Solution: Option C is correct as 'The' refers to a particular subject & shows the uniqueness of the subjects of which the readers are aware of. The Birmingham Museum is unique. No article required before last year.