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[#16] He was . . . . . . . . very tall man with . . . . . . . . dark hair.
Correct Answer

(B) a, no article

Explanation

Solution: In the FIRST blank, article "a" will be used as the sentence is referring to something general. In the SECOND blank, "no article" will be used because "no article" is used when the speaker is mentioning someone's appearance (with dark hair) for the second time. And again, 'hair' is uncountable noun.

[#17] . . . . . . . . First World War lasted from 1914 till 1918.
Correct Answer

(C) the
(G) the

Explanation

Solution: A number defining a position of something in a series is known as an ordinal number. For example - first, second or third. Ordinal numbers in a sentence should always be used with 'the' before them. In the given sentence, the ordinal number is used as an adjective where the ordering is unique and definite. Thus, Option C is the correct response.

[#18] Billu enjoys reading . . . . . . . . mystery novels.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, a specific group of novel 'mystery novels' is being talked about. 'The' article will be used.

[#19] I read the third and . . . . . . . . fourth chapter of the book.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The use of definite article 'the' before the noun 'book', makes it clear that we are referring to a specific book and its chapters. Therefore it is imperative that we use 'the' before 'fourth chapter' to show that we are not referring to just any chapter of any book but a specific chapter of a specific book. Also when two or more nouns or adjectives refer to different persons or things, the article is used before each noun or adjective. Thus option C is the correct answer.

[#20] . . . . . . . . Penguins live in the South Pole.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.