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[#751] . . . . . . . . Underground is a very convenient way of getting around London.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Definite article is used with positions, directions, numbers etc. Hence, 'underground' will follow 'the' article.

[#752] Washington is situated on . . . . . . . . Potomac River in . . . . . . . . District of Columbia.
Correct Answer

(D) the, the

Explanation

Solution: In the FIRST blank, article "the" will be used because "Potomac River" is a definite place. Similarly, article "the" will be used in the SECOND blank because 'District of Columbia' is also a "definite place".

[#753] This is one of . . . . . . . . most interesting books I have ever read.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Option C is correct as 'The' is used with words with superlatives. 'Most' is superlative.

[#754] Have you finished reading . . . . . . . . book I lent you?
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' is a definite article and is used before specific things/places. The sentence refers to the specific book that was lent.

[#755] He met with . . . . . . . . accident today.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'accident' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with vowel sound. 'An' article will be used.