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[#1106] They wanted to hear . . . . . . . . end of the story.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective. The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader or the noun is specific. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known. 'The' is used with both singular and plural noun while 'a/an' is used with singular noun. In the sentence 'end' is specific. Hence 'the' before 'end' is used.
[#1107] . . . . . . . . student should learn from the best expert she or he can find.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective. The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader or the noun is specific. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known. 'The' is used with both singular and plural noun while 'a/an' is used with singular noun. In the sentence 'student' is general noun. Hence, 'a' before 'student' is used.
[#1108] I saw . . . . . . . . old man yesterday.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective. The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader or the noun is specific. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known. 'The' is used with both singular and plural noun while 'a/an' is used with singular noun. In the sentence 'old man' is general noun. If the word (old) has vowel sound 'an' article is used.
[#1109] . . . . . . . . light comes from the sun.
Correct Answer
(D) no article
Explanation
Solution: For indefinite, uncountable nouns, either no article is used, or we use a word that describes quantity such as some, considerable, little. 'Light' is uncountable noun.
[#1110] Many shops were set up in . . . . . . . . enclosed area.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective. The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader or the noun is specific. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known. 'The' is used with both singular and plural noun while 'a/an' is used with singular noun. In the sentence 'area' is general. If the word (enclosed) has vowel sound 'an' article is used.