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[#191] Perry is drinking . . . . . . . . orange juice.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'orange' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a/an'. The word 'orange' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.

[#192] It is . . . . . . . . holiday in Europe. . . . . . . . . people have . . . . . . . . two days' holiday.
Correct Answer

(D) a, the, a

Explanation

Solution: In the FIRST Blank, article "a" will be used because article "a" is used for common nouns and 'holiday' is a general term. In the SECOND blank, article "the" will be used because 'people' in the sentence is a specific term and article "the" is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person. In the THIRD blank, article "a" will be used because the speaker is making a general statement or talking about something common.

[#193] . . . . . . . . J. W. Marriott is on . . . . . . . . Baker Street.
Correct Answer

(B) no article, no article

Explanation

Solution: Both the nouns: J. W. Mariott and Baker Street are proper nouns. Generally, we don't use articles before proper nouns, hence option B is correct.

[#194] I work in . . . . . . . . company that makes . . . . . . . . carpets.
Correct Answer

(C) a, no article

Explanation

Solution: Option C is correct as 'a company' implies any random company that deals with the production of carpets. Since carpets is plural, hence no article is required before it.

[#195] . . . . . . . . actor won . . . . . . . . national award for his performance.
Correct Answer

(B) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Both 'actor' and 'national award' are specific in the sentence. Hence, 'the' article will be used.