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[#1046] I know a lot of people. Most of them are . . . . . . . . students.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: The word "students" is a common countable and plural noun, and no articles are used with plural common countable nouns.

[#1047] He was . . . . . . . . Napoleon of his age.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The name of a specific personality 'Napolean' is being talked about. Hence, 'the' article will be used.

[#1048] He is . . . . . . . . honest officer.
Correct Answer

(C) the

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'.

[#1049] He knows how to treat . . . . . . . . lady.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'lady' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a'.

[#1050] Gold is . . . . . . . . precious metal.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: The sentence indicates that there are other precious metal as well. Gold is one of them. 'A' article will be used.