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[#91] A smaller plane is much safer than . . . . . . . . larger plane.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'plane' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.
[#92] . . . . . . . . food that you cooked was very good!
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: In the given sentence a specific food that was cooked by someone is being talked about. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
[#93] . . . . . . . . physical fitness can help you live longer, feel healthier and cope with . . . . . . . . life's problems.
Correct Answer
(D) no article, no article
Explanation
Solution: Option D is correct because both the blanks don't require articles to provide meaning to the sentence.
[#94] . . . . . . . . water is . . . . . . . . elixir of life, but . . . . . . . . water of this pond is poisonous.
Correct Answer
(C) no article, the, the
Explanation
Solution: Use of article is omitted before names of substances and uncountable noun. 'Water' is an uncountable noun. Hence, no article is used before this word. Of the options given, A and B are incorrect as they mention the use of the article, 'the' before water. The noun, 'elixir' means 'a magical or medicinal potion'. The definite article, 'the' is used before names of things which are unique/ one of their kind. When we say, 'Water is the elixir of life', the article, 'the' emphasizes that 'water is the only elixir of life'. Hence, the article 'the' must precede 'elixir'. Option D is incorrect as it suggests the use of the indefinite article, 'an' before 'elixir. The definite article 'the' is also used we talk about a particular person or thing. 'Water of this pond' refers to a particular noun. Hence, the article, 'the' should be used before the phrase, 'water of this pond'.
[#95] She had lost one of her legs in . . . . . . . . road accident.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'road accident' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.