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[#161] Would you like to have . . . . . . . . cup of tea?
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'cup of tea' as general. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a'.

[#162] The Director and . . . . . . . . Commander-in-chief, Mr. Raichand is present.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: As 'Director' and 'Commander-in-chief' is the same person 'Mr. Raichand'. No article will be used in the blank.

[#163] . . . . . . . . more you labour, the more you can.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Definite article 'the' is used as an adverb before comparative degree. 'More you labour' is comparative degree.

[#164] The price of . . . . . . . . gas keeps rising.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#165] On . . . . . . . . bright January morning . . . . . . . . telephone kept ringing in my office.
Correct Answer

(C) a, the

Explanation

Solution: The answer is option C since the statement talks about a general 'bright January morning' and a specific 'telephone' in the speakers office.