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[#796] In . . . . . . . . afternoon . . . . . . . . wind increased and they soon found themselves in . . . . . . . . difficulties.
Correct Answer

(A) the, the, no article

Explanation

Solution: In the first blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used to refer to a definite time (afternoon). In the second blank, article "the" will be used because the speaker is specifically mentioning the 'afternoon wind'. In the third blank, "the" will not be used because the word "difficulties" has been used generally and not specifically, describing the type of it. The articles A and An can't be used because 'difficulties' is plural. So, 'no article'.

[#797] Do you see . . . . . . . . blue sky?
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, we want to focus on one particular thing i.e. "sky" and not thing in general. So, 'the' is the right word here.

[#798] Toni has . . . . . . . . old car.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: In the sentence 'old car' is general noun. The word (old) has vowel sound and therefore 'an' article is used.

[#799] I always wear sunglasses when I go to . . . . . . . . beach. . . . . . . . . sun bothers my eyes.
Correct Answer

(A) the, the

Explanation

Solution: In the first blank, article "the" will be used because the speaker is mentioning some specific place. In the second blank, article "the" will be used because article 'the' is used with something unique (The Sun, The Moon).

[#800] She lives in . . . . . . . . small town.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'Town' is a non-specific noun. The phrase 'small town' describes where the person lives and is not specific on its own. Hence, we use the article 'a'.