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[#761] . . . . . . . . friend in need is . . . . . . . . friend indeed.
Correct Answer

(C) a, a
(E) a, a

Explanation

Solution: Friend is a common noun. Indefinite article 'A' would fit in the two blanks, as the sentence is a proverb, and for an honest saying the grammatical rules remain the same.

[#762] I'm afraid of . . . . . . . . dogs.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is used before plural countable nouns used in a general sense just like 'dogs' in the given sentence.

[#763] "Happiness is not something . . . . . . . . ready-made. It comes from your own actions."
Correct Answer

(D) none of the above

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#764] I've been walking for three hours. I've got . . . . . . . . sore feet.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: 'Feet' is a plural subject and unspecific. Therefore, no article can be used.

[#765] . . . . . . . . exercise he is writing is very easy.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, a specific 'exercise' is being talked about. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.