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[#911] . . . . . . . . Smiths enjoyed their rest at the coast of . . . . . . . . Black Sea last summer.
Correct Answer

(B) the, the

Explanation

Solution: In the FIRST Blank, article "the" will be used because "SMITHS" is the family name of a specific group of people. In the SECOND blank, article "the" will be used because we use a definite article before names of certain places such as 'Black Sea'.

[#912] The kid is eating . . . . . . . . orange.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'orange' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a/an'. The word 'orange' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.

[#913] Before the New Year we usually have . . . . . . . . wonderful party at . . . . . . . . school.
Correct Answer

(C) a, no article

Explanation

Solution: In the FIRST Blank, article "a" will be used as the sentence is referring to something general.
In the SECOND blank, "no article" will be used because no article is used before the term school, college etc.

[#914] My mother is . . . . . . . . cook at a famous restaurant.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'cook' is a general class of people and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with consonant sound. 'A' article will be used.

[#915] Did you enjoy your holiday?' 'Yes, we had . . . . . . . . wonderful time.'
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'A' is used before common nouns, singular subjects, or before unspecific things used in the vague sense of a certain. Here, 'wonderful time' is used in a general sense.