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[#856] You should adopt . . . . . . . . orphan as . . . . . . . . heir.
Correct Answer
(D) an, an
Explanation
Solution: "An" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound , not just a vowel letter. "Orphan" begins with a vowel sound, so the correct article is "an" . "Heir" starts with a silent "h", and the word sounds like it begins with a vowel ("air"), so it also takes "an" . Therefore, the correct sentence is: You should adopt an orphan as an heir. Hence, the correct option is D: an, an
[#857] Ganga is . . . . . . . . holiest river of India.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Option C is correct as 'The' is used with words with superlatives. 'Holiest' is superlative.
[#858] Each morning she eats . . . . . . . . egg for her breakfast.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific or the noun is common. 'Egg' is common noun and begins with vowel sound, thus takes 'an' article.
[#859] . . . . . . . . strange car we saw near the post office belongs to the Major.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: 'The' is used as a definite article for specific objects or objects that both the speaker and the listener know. Specific car that was seen near the post office is mentioned. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
[#860] It is . . . . . . . . unjust charge.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: 'Unjust charge' is unspecific and indefinite article will be used. As the word 'unjust' begins with a vowel sound, article 'an' will be used.