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[#806] Many people consider him . . . . . . . . greatest comic actor of silent cinema.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

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

[#807] That evening, . . . . . . . . policeman knocked on my door.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: When a noun's identity is not known, it's a non-specific noun, hence an indefinite article is used. Indefinite articles like 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific (indefinite). The noun 'policeman' is non-specific hence article 'a' is used because 'policeman' begins with consonant sound.

[#808] . . . . . . . . Church on the corner was built by Bruisers.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, the location of 'church' is specified i.e. 'on the corner'. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.

[#809] I'm sorry, . . . . . . . . doctor is on leave today.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, specific 'doctor' who is on leave is talked about. Hence, article 'the' will be used.

[#810] We had . . . . . . . . very good weather while we were on holiday.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is used before uncountable/abstract nouns used in a general sense. (Good) Weather is an abstract noun used in a general sense in the given sentence.