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[#666] . . . . . . . . movie is so thrilling.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The adjective 'thrilling' is attached to a particular movie. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.

[#667] She is . . . . . . . . honest teacher.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, the noun after the blank is common noun. Hence, indefinite article will be followed. 'An' is used because the word 'honest' sounds 'onest'.

[#668] Did you get . . . . . . . . birthday card that I sent you?
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, a specific 'birthday card' that the speaker sent is being talked about. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.

[#669] The fort was surrounded by . . . . . . . . enemy soldiers.
Correct Answer

(D) none of these

Explanation

Solution: The given sentence tells us about the fort surrounded by random enemy soldiers. So there were more than one enemy soldier. Hence option A and B are eliminated. Option C is incorrect as it is definitely not known which enemy soldiers. Hence option D is correct.

[#670] We were invited to . . . . . . . . dinner . . . . . . . . day before yesterday.
Correct Answer

(A) no article, the

Explanation

Solution: Zero article is used 'Before the name of meals'. For instance: Dinner, lunch. Hence, no article in the first blank. In the second blank specific 'day' has been mentioned and therefore 'the' shall be used.