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[#651] He said, "It is . . . . . . . . honour to be invited in . . . . . . . . university as renowned as this."
Correct Answer

(B) an, a

Explanation

Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" or "honour" 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". The word 'University' has consonant sound 'yoo'. Hence, 'a' is used.

[#652] Anu works at . . . . . . . . Reliance store.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: In this sentence, "Reliance store" refers to a specific store, so it should be preceded by the definite article "the." "A" is used before singular countable nouns when they are mentioned for the first time, "an" is used before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound, and "none of the above" is not correct in this context. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Anu works at the Reliance store."

[#653] She wants . . . . . . . . puppy for her birthday.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

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

[#654] She is . . . . . . . . only person here that speaks Japanese.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'only person' indicates particularity and therefore 'the' article will be used.

[#655] . . . . . . . . primary task of . . . . . . . . development is to eliminate . . . . . . . . poverty.
Correct Answer

(A) the, no article, no article

Explanation

Solution: The first blank shall take 'the' as the sentence talks about a particular task (primary task). The second and third blank won't take any article as both 'development' and 'poverty' are not singular countable nouns.