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[#301] . . . . . . . . rich should help . . . . . . . . poor.
Correct Answer

(A) the, the

Explanation

Solution: 'Rich' and 'poor' are specific class of people in the context and 'the' article shall be used.

[#302] I left it at . . . . . . . . office.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, a specific place 'office' is being talked about. 'The' article will be used.

[#303] I woke up in . . . . . . . . middle of the night.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Definite article is used with positions, directions, numbers etc. Hence, 'middle' will follow 'the' article.

[#304] My father is . . . . . . . . plumber.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'plumber' is a general profession and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts without vowel sound. 'A' article will be used.

[#305] There is an old temple, . . . . . . . . temple is very ancient.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' article is used when the identity is known to the reader. 'Temple' in the first line makes it clear that the identity is known.