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[#311] There were twenty tourists and one guide. The guide asked what we wanted to see. I said that I had never seen . . . . . . . . eagle.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: The term 'eagle' is used for the first time in the text. So, we are talking about 'eagle' in general and not pointing out to a specific eagle here. Hence, indefinite article 'an' will be used as 'eagle' begins with vowel sound.

[#312] . . . . . . . . weak and . . . . . . . . strong, . . . . . . . . noble and . . . . . . . . wicked all will meet the same fate.
Correct Answer

(A) the, the, the, the

Explanation

Solution: The words, 'weak', 'strong', 'noble' and 'wicked' are adjectives. However, they are also sometimes used as nouns to refer to the entire class of people who are 'weak', 'strong', 'noble' and 'wicked' respectively. Hence, the definite article, 'the' is used before both these nouns.

[#313] India will become . . . . . . . . super power shortly.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, it can be figured out that there are other super power in the world. India will become one soon. Hence, indefinite article 'a' will be used.

[#314] What do you have for . . . . . . . . lunch?
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: "no article" will be used because 'Lunch' is a meal and we do not use articles before the names of meals.

[#315] . . . . . . . . sun is very far away from . . . . . . . . earth.
Correct Answer

(C) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Article "the" will be used because article 'the' is used with something unique (The Sun, The Moon, and The Earth).