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[#886] Helen has . . . . . . . . headache.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: It is common knowledge that people get only one headache. Also, it starts with "h" which is a consonant so we don't use "an" which also signifies a singular quantity. So, article 'A' will be used.
[#887] This house is very nice. Has it got . . . . . . . . garden?
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: 'A' is used before singular nouns which are used in a general sense. Here, 'garden' is a singular noun used in a general sense and it begins with a consonant sound.
[#888] John has got . . . . . . . . interview tomorrow.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: The noun 'interview' is non-specific because it's mentioned for the first time and is not followed by a clause that would further specify it. Hence an indefinite article is used. 'An' is an indefinite article used for the non-specific noun 'interview' that begins with the vowel 'i' hence option B is correct.
[#889] He looked outside at . . . . . . . . street for the restaurant.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, the subject is looking at one particular street for one particular restaurant. When we refer to something specific, we use the definitive article 'the'.
[#890] Accepting . . . . . . . . glass of milk offered by the commander, she emptied it without hesitation.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, the subject is accepting a particular glass of milk offered by the commander. When we refer to something specific, we use the definite article 'the'.