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[#1131] Mount Everest is in . . . . . . . . Himalayas.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific. 'Mount Everest' is a proper noun and cannot be said to be an unspecific thing. Definite article 'the' will be used.
[#1132] In my grandmother's dining room, there was . . . . . . . . glass-fronted cabinet.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: 'A' article is used when the thing spoken about is not known to the reader. 'glass-fronted cabinet' starts with consonant sound therefore 'A' will be used.
[#1133] She should visit the clinic for . . . . . . . . X-ray.
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 X-ray begins with 'ex' and therefore 'an' article will be used.
[#1134] Our lives would be very difficult without . . . . . . . . electricity.
Correct Answer
(D) no article
Explanation
Solution: No article is required.
[#1135] We have adopted . . . . . . . . Christianity.
Correct Answer
(D) no article
Explanation
Solution: No article is required.