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[#1011] We love to sail over . . . . . . . . water.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, it is specified where they love to sail over i.e. water. 'The' is the correct article to use.

[#1012] It's a pity we haven't got . . . . . . . . camera. I'd like to take . . . . . . . . photograph of that house.
Correct Answer

(C) a, a

Explanation

Solution: We use 'A' before singular, countable nouns that are used in a general sense. Here, both 'camera' and 'photograph' are not specific (both are used in its general sense) and both begin with consonant sounds.

[#1013] . . . . . . . . Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#1014] Our plane was delayed. We had to wait at . . . . . . . . airport for three hours.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The definite article 'the' is used before specific things/places. Here, 'airport' refers to the specific one where they waited.

[#1015] Sheela gave me a pen. I liked . . . . . . . . pen.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The identity of the pen is known to the readers after the first sentence. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.