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[#1071] His aim in life is to be . . . . . . . . doctor.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'doctor' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts without vowel sound. 'A' article will be used.

[#1072] . . . . . . . . Chetak Express is late today.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' article will be used because a specific train 'Chetak express' is talked about.

[#1073] I saw . . . . . . . . bears in Yellowstone National Park.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is used before plural countable nouns used in a general sense. 'Bears' is a plural countable noun and is used in a general sense here.

[#1074] In India . . . . . . . . Parliament is supreme.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#1075] The principal invited . . . . . . . . M. B. B. S. doctor for a lecture.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8". Here M. B. B. S. begins with 'em' and therefore 'an' article will be used.