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[#216] . . . . . . . . further you go, . . . . . . . . more tired you will be.
Correct Answer

(A) the, the

Explanation

Solution: The given sentence in a way shows comparison. The structure of a sentence that shows a proportionate increase is in the order: the + comparative adjective + clause + the + comparative adjective + clause. Hence Option A is correct.

[#217] Would you recognize . . . . . . . . Pope or . . . . . . . . Queen of England?
Correct Answer

(C) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Specific personalities are talked about in the sentence and hence definite article 'the' will be used in both the blanks.

[#218] I've got . . . . . . . . problem. Can you help me?
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'A' is used before unspecific, singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound. Here, we are referring to an unspecific 'problem'.

[#219] We live in . . . . . . . . house.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'house' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.

[#220] He is . . . . . . . . intelligent boy.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

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