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[#786] . . . . . . . . man was looking for his daughter.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, a particular man who was searching for his daughter is talked about. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
[#787] I am going to . . . . . . . . concert tomorrow.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'concert' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.
[#788] At . . . . . . . . equator, sunrise occurs at the same time each day.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'equator' as specific class. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.
[#789] Mr. Roy lives in . . . . . . . . village.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Mr. Roy lives in a village. "A" is used before "village" because it refers to one village among many, and it is a general, non-specific reference. The indefinite article "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound, like "village". Option B: an is incorrect because "an" is used before words starting with a vowel sound, but "village" starts with a consonant sound. Option C: the is incorrect because "the" is used for specific or previously mentioned nouns, but in this case, we are referring to a general village, not a specific one. Option D: none of the above is incorrect because the correct article is "a". Conclusion: The correct answer is Option A: a , as it properly introduces "village" with the indefinite article for a general, non-specific reference.
[#790] You have . . . . . . . . nice house.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'house' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.