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[#971] He is . . . . . . . . honest man.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, the noun after the blank is common noun. Hence, indefinite article will be followed. 'An' is used because the word 'honest' sounds 'onest'.

[#972] This is . . . . . . . . University.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'A' should be used before words that are general and also has consonant sounds at the beginning and 'An' before words with vowel sounds at the beginning. The word 'University' has consonant sound 'yoo'. Hence, 'A' is used.

[#973] . . . . . . . . best runner in the race was . . . . . . . . young girl.
Correct Answer

(D) the, a

Explanation

Solution: In the first blank, article "the" will be used because article 'the' is used with superlatives (best). In the second blank, article "a" will be used because article 'a' is used when speaker is making a general statement and mentioning something for the first time.

[#974] Which shirt do you like? . . . . . . . . blue one?
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'Blue one' indicates specificity about a particular shirt. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.

[#975] . . . . . . . . red and . . . . . . . . white rose look beautiful.
Correct Answer

(B) a, a