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[#641] The onions are 30 rupees . . . . . . . . kilo.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'Kilo' is a general measurement quantity and therefore indefinite article will be used. The word begins with a consonant sound and 'a' will be the correct article to use.

[#642] . . . . . . . . PVR cinema is opposite to . . . . . . . . hospital.
Correct Answer

(D) the, the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject. Option D is correct as 'The' refers to a particular subject & shows the uniqueness of the subjects.

[#643] There was a crystal clear pond before us. As we stood there, the guide looked across . . . . . . . . pond for any signs of life.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The writer is talking about a particular pond. So, we need to use the definite article 'the'.

[#644] . . . . . . . . amazing thing happened to us yesterday.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: 'Amazing thing' is general not something specific. 'An' article will be used because 'amazing' begins with a vowel sound.

[#645] She is preparing . . . . . . . . speech for tomorrow.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'speech' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts without vowel sound. 'A' article will be used.