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[#316] Look at . . . . . . . . apples on that tree! They're very big.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about specific 'apples' on the tree. Since we are referring to specific apples, we need to use the definite article 'the'.

[#317] Let's go as it is time for . . . . . . . . supper.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

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

[#318] Nisha's mother gave her . . . . . . . . story book on her birthday.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'book' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank i.e. 'story' starts with consonant sound. 'A' article will be used.

[#319] Delhi is one of . . . . . . . . largest Asian countries.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Option C is correct as 'The' is used with words with superlatives. 'Largest' is superlative.

[#320] I saw . . . . . . . . one-rupee coin lying on . . . . . . . . ground.
Correct Answer

(A) a, the

Explanation

Solution: Even though the word 'one' begins with the vowel 'o', it's pronounced as 'won' and thus has the sound of consonant 'w'. Thus, we use 'a' instead of 'an'. Use 'a' article in the first blank.
In the second blank, article "the" will be used because article 'the' is used to refer to something specific. Here 'ground' is specific.