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[#236] Do you think that I could ever learn to speak . . . . . . . . Japanese . . . . . . . . way . . . . . . . . Japanese speak it?
Correct Answer
(A) no article, the, the
Explanation
Solution: We do not use articles in front of proper nouns. Since 'Japanese' is a proper noun (in the first case it refers to the language, the second time it refers to the people) we omit the article in the first blank. When the proper noun refers to a group of people, like 'the Japanese' collectively refers to the citizens of Japan, we use the definite article 'the'. The noun 'way' is specific as it expresses a particular manner in which the Japanese speak.
[#237] What sort of . . . . . . . . person is he? He is such . . . . . . . . nice fellow.
Correct Answer
(A) no article, a
Explanation
Solution: The first blank is followed by words which act as a reference to the person we are talking about, so it won't take any article. The second blank will take 'a' as 'a' is followed by a noun complement.
[#238] . . . . . . . . bus signaled that it was turning left into the side street.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: In the given sentence, we are talking about a particular bus that gave a signal before taking a turn. Thus, in this case, the use of a definite article is required.
[#239] You must have . . . . . . . . aim in life.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, 'aim' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with vowel sound. 'An' article will be used.
[#240] The hen lays . . . . . . . . egg per day.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, 'hen' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with vowel sound. 'An' article will be used.