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[#261] . . . . . . . . Queen of England lives in . . . . . . . . Buckingham Palace in London.
Correct Answer

(C) the, no article

Explanation

Solution: Option C is correct because 'The' is used in the first blank to provide the sense to the sentence. 'The' refers to a particular person & shows the uniqueness of the subject of which the readers are aware of. The Queen of England is a specific person. The second blank will take 'no article' as Buckingham Palace is a proper noun and most proper noun does not take any article.

[#262] This is . . . . . . . . car I bought yesterday.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' is used as a definite article for specific objects or objects that both the speaker and the listener know. Specific car that the speaker bought the day before is mentioned. Hence, 'the' article will be used.

[#263] He returned home by . . . . . . . . train.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#264] . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal is . . . . . . . . historical place.
Correct Answer

(B) the, a

Explanation

Solution: Here, a specific monument 'Taj Mahal' is mentioned. 'The' article will be put in the first blank. As Taj Mahal is one of the historical places, article 'a' will be put in the second blank.

[#265] Who is . . . . . . . best in . . . . . . . . class?
Correct Answer

(C) the, the

Explanation

Solution: In the first blank, definite article will be used as 'The' is used with words with superlatives. 'Best' is superlative.
In the second blank, a particular class is being talked about. Hence 'the' article will be used.