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[#226] Ram helps . . . . . . . . rich and . . . . . . . . poor alike.
Correct Answer
(C) the, the
Explanation
Solution: The definite article 'the' is used when an adjective is used to represent the entire class of its type and not a particular noun. Here, 'rich' and 'poor' indicate all the 'rich' and 'poor' people in general. Therefore, option C is correct.
[#227] . . . . . . . . king of Scotland saw . . . . . . . . spider trying to climb up to . . . . . . . . ceiling of the cave.
Correct Answer
(A) the, a, the
Explanation
Solution: In the given sentence, the noun phrase, 'king of Scotland' refers to a particular person as there can be only one king of Scotland. Hence, this phrase should be preceded by the definite article 'the'. The word, 'spider' is a common noun. In the given sentence, it does not refer to any specific spider. Hence, an indefinite article ('a' or 'an') is to be used before this word. As the word, 'spider' starts with a consonant sound, the article 'a' is to be used before it. The word cave is preceded by the definite article 'the'. Hence, we know that it refers to a specific cave. The ceiling of such a specific cave should also refer to a specific ceiling. Hence, the noun phrase, 'ceiling of the cave' should be preceded by the definite article, 'the'. Option A indicates this correctly and is the correct answer.
[#228] Where there's . . . . . . . . will, there's . . . . . . . . way.
Correct Answer
(A) a, a
Explanation
Solution: Here, both 'will' and 'way' are general term and therefore article 'a' is used.
[#229] I like living in this house but it's a pity that . . . . . . . . garden is so small.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: The definite article 'the' is used before specific/particular things. Here, 'garden' refers to the specific one near the house the speaker is living in.
[#230] According to me, he is . . . . . . . . better actor than . . . . . . . . producer.
Correct Answer
(C) a, a
Explanation
Solution: 'A better actor' is correct as the sentence describes the person in general and is a singular noun. We will put 'a' before 'producer' because it is a general fact and is a singular noun. Thus option C is the correct answer.