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[#331] He is . . . . . . . . Eye specialist.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'eye specialist' as general class of people. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a/an'. The word 'eye' starts with a vowel sound and therefore 'an' will be used.
[#332] It is . . . . . . . . good practice to help . . . . . . . . poor and needy.
Correct Answer
(B) a, the
Explanation
Solution: The first blank will take 'a' because 'good practice' is used in a general statement. In the second blank, the words, 'poor' and 'needy' are adjectives. However, they are also sometimes used as nouns to refer to the entire class of people who are 'poor' and 'needy' respectively. Hence, the definite article, 'the' is used before both these nouns.
[#333] Swimming is . . . . . . . . good exercise.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: There are other good exercises as well. Swimming is one of them. Hence, indefinite article will be used. The word 'good' starts with consonant sound and 'a' article will be used.
[#334] I saw . . . . . . . . European in a temple.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: 'European' starts with a vowel but while pronouncing, we say 'Yu-ro-pi-un.' Hence, it has a consonant sound and not a vowel sound. Thus we can say 'a European'.
[#335] Sir C. V. Raman is . . . . . . . . Newton of India.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: As 'C. V. Raman' is compared with a specific person 'Newton', 'the' article will be used.