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[#111] Our Principal is . . . . . . . . man of principle.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'man' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with consonant sound. 'A' article will be used.

[#112] Economic growth is not . . . . . . . . sufficient condition on its own to ensure . . . . . . . . increase in . . . . . . . . economic welfare.
Correct Answer

(B) a, an, no article

Explanation

Solution: The first and second blank shall take the indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' respectively as 'sufficient condition' is adjective + singular countable noun and starts with the consonant 's' and 'increase' is a noun complement here. The third blank won't take any article as 'economic welfare' is uncountable.

[#113] When Thomas heard his alarm clock go off, he got up and opened . . . . . . . . Window.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: We use the definite article when the reader/hearer knows what exactly he/she is talking about. Since in the sentence we are talking about a specific window and not just any window that Thomas could open, the use of 'the' before the noun 'window' is appropriate.

[#114] Mrs. Mauna Vyas is . . . . . . . . M. A. (English).
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Indefinite article is used with singular subjects. 'M.A.' begins with a vowel sound and therefore article 'an' will be used.

[#115] . . . . . . . . people of western countries are generally rich.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, it is specifically mentioned about 'western countries'. Definite article 'the' will be used.