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[#881] Many years ago, . . . . . . . . Tower Bridge of London was . . . . . . . . fortress.
Correct Answer
(D) the, a
Explanation
Solution: Here, 'Tower bridge' is specific while 'fortress' is general. 'The' and 'A' article will be followed respectively.
[#882] Does the cottage have . . . . . . . . dining room?
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: As the speaker is generally asking if there was a dining room in the cottage and as dining room is a singular countable noun, indefinite article 'A' will be used.
[#883] Liz doesn't usually wear Jewellery but yesterday she was wearing . . . . . . . . necklace.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: The given statement mentions the jewellery first and then an unspecific necklace which is a part of the jewellery. The noun being an indefinite member of a specific group, article 'a' would be correct because the noun 'necklace' begins with a consonant.
[#884] The mariner sailed across . . . . . . . . Atlantic Ocean.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: A specific ocean 'Atlantic ocean' has been mentioned and therefore definite article 'the' will be used.
[#885] George has a part-time job. He works three mornings . . . . . . . . week.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: George works three mornings a week. It hasn't been specified which week, it's a general week, or every week. Being a non-specific, indefinite noun the article 'a' is the correct option.