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[#31] . . . . . . . . Lake Oregon is . . . . . . . . large lake.
Correct Answer

(B) no article, a

Explanation

Solution: Option B is correct as 'no article' is used with names usually and 'A' is used with singular countable noun that are random in nature and has a consonant sound.

[#32] Mr. Dutt was . . . . . . . . university professor.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'a' should be used before words with consonant sounds at the beginning and 'an' before words with vowel sounds at the beginning. The word 'University' has consonant sound 'yoo'. Hence, 'a' is used.

[#33] My Mother is . . . . . . . . English teacher.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. The blank shall take 'an' as it represents one of the English teachers.

[#34] Do you know . . . . . . . . Wilsons? They're a very nice couple.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The proper noun here 'Wilsons' refers to a specific family of the name Wilson. Hence article 'the' is most appropriate and option C is correct.

[#35] His was . . . . . . . . loudest voice that I could hear.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' is a definite article used before superlatives. 'Loudest' is the superlative degree of 'loud'.