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[#1031] We saw . . . . . . . . elephant this evening.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: 'Elephant' is a word with vowel sound and also a general word indicating all elephants. Hence, 'an' article is used.
[#1032] . . . . . . . . Water is necessary for life.
Correct Answer
(D) no article
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.
[#1033] Please don't make . . . . . . . . noise.
Correct Answer
(A) a
[#1034] There is . . . . . . . . excellent film on television this evening.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'film' as general class. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a/an'. The word 'excellent' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.
[#1035] . . . . . . . . young boy was roaming here and there.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used with nouns which are indefinite or general. They are used in a vague sense of a certain like to state a certain member of a group or class. Here in the given question, 'boy' denotes a group or class of people, therefore use of the indefinite article is appropriate. The choice between 'an' and 'a' is determined by the sound of the noun. Before a noun beginning with a vowel sound 'an' is used.