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[#256] I praise . . . . . . . . honesty of this boy.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, honesty (Abstract Noun) is followed by preposition 'of'. Hence, 'the' article should be used.

[#257] Padmasi title is . . . . . . . . honour conferred upon people for their services.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" or "honour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8".

[#258] Soon our team scored . . . . . . . . goal and won . . . . . . . . game.
Correct Answer

(C) a, the

Explanation

Solution: In the first blank, article "a" will be used as the goal is 'not specific'. In the second blank, the game is 'specific', hence, article "the" will be used.

[#259] . . . . . . . . price of petrol keeps rising.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'petrol' is a specific commodity whose price is rising and definite article will be used. Hence, 'the' is the correct answer.

[#260] Next week I will visit . . . . . . . . zoo with my family.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'zoo' is a common noun and indefinite article will be used. Hence, 'a' is the correct answer as 'zoo' starts with a consonant sound.