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[#1061] New York is . . . . . . . . large city.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, 'city' is a common noun and therefore article 'A' will be used.
[#1062] There were . . . . . . . . three shelters on . . . . . . . . cliff.
Correct Answer
(A) no article, the
Explanation
Solution: In the first blank, "no article" or "zero article" will be used because no article is when there is "noun + number". In the given sentence, three shelters indicate noun + number. In the second blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" indicates something specific and cliff is a definite noun.
[#1063] "A" is . . . . . . . . indefinite article.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: 'An' is used before words starting with vowel sound. 'Indefinite' starts with vowel sound.
[#1064] He is . . . . . . . . honourable man in the locality.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: 'A' and 'An' are indefinite articles and 'the' is the only definite article in the English language. 'The' is used with reference to something specific such as a specific person or place. This sentence does not talk about a specific honourable man, hence 'the' will not be used. 'A' cannot be used with honourable because it begins with a vowel sound. By rules of grammar, 'an' is used before a word that begin with vowels or vowel sounds. The word honourable begins with a vowel sound (o) because H is silent, similar to the pronunciation of 'hour.' Hence, Option B 'an' is correct.
[#1065] None but . . . . . . . . brave deserves the fair.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, a specific group of people 'Brave' is being talked about. 'The' article will be used.