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[#906] I want to eat . . . . . . . . Apple.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'Apple' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a/an'. The word 'apple' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.
[#907] Time spent on temporary happiness like movie or outing or weekend on . . . . . . . . beach is all synthetic.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'time' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.
[#908] R. Peary was . . . . . . . . famous American polar traveler. He was . . . . . . . . first to reach . . . . . . . . North Pole in 1909.
Correct Answer
(A) a, the, the
Explanation
Solution: In the first blank, article "a" will be used as it is written 'American Polar Traveller' and it is a general noun. In the second blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used when with ordinals such as "first", "second" etc and it is given that 'he was () first to reach.' Similarly, 'North Pole' is a proper noun (something unique). Therefore, in the third blank, article "the" will be used.
[#909] It is . . . . . . . . absurd story.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'absurd' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a/an'. The word 'absurd' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.
[#910] . . . . . . . . Quran is a holy book of the muslims.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about 'Quran' as specific book. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.