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[#286] It is going to rain. I must buy . . . . . . . . umbrella quickly.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, 'Umbrella' is a general thing and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with vowel sound. 'An' article will be used.
[#287] Shelly has a green and . . . . . . . . black trousers.
Correct Answer
(D) no article
Explanation
Solution: Since there is only one pair of trousers which has both green and black colour in it and the indefinite article 'a' has already been used before green no article should be put before black. If we put article before black, then it would change the meaning of the sentence and it will indicate that Shelly has two trousers one is green and one is black.
[#288] Mr. Sharma is . . . . . . . . umpire of this match.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'umpire' as general class of people like 'Mr. Sharma'. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a/an'. The word 'umpire' starts with vowel sound and therefore article 'an' will be used.
[#289] . . . . . . . . . hermit lived in . . . . . . . . cave.
Correct Answer
(D) a, a
Explanation
Solution: Since we do not know the identity of the 'hermit' and the 'cave', indefinite article will be used. As both the words begin with consonant sound 'a' article will be used.
[#290] Ankara is . . . . . . . . capital of Turkey.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Definite article is used with positions, directions, numbers etc. Hence, 'capital' will follow 'the' article.