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[#291] I don't like . . . . . . . . chocolate.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: No article is required.

[#292] Iron is . . . . . . . . useful metal.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'A' article will be used because there are other useful metals as well and Iron is one of them.

[#293] My father bought . . . . . . . . H. M. T watch. . . . . . . . . watch is beautiful.
Correct Answer

(C) an, the

Explanation

Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" 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 "H" or "8". First blank will take 'An'. As watch identity is known we will use 'the' in the second blank.

[#294] Let us discuss . . . . . . . . matter seriously.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Articles are used to determine whether a noun is definite or indefinite in a sentence. 'The' is used when we want to specify something definite (a particular person or thing). On the other hand, 'a' and 'an' are used when the noun we want to refer is not something specific but a general one. Here, we want to focus on one particular thing i.e. "matter". We are saying something specific that needs to be discussed seriously. So, 'the' article will be used.

[#295] . . . . . . . . Ganga and . . . . . . . . Yamuna meet at Allahabad.
Correct Answer

(C) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Here, two rivers are specifically talked about. Hence, 'the' article will be used.