Articles - Study Mode
[#356] Spring is . . . . . . . . beautiful season.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Singular subject takes indefinite article. 'Spring' is one of the seasons and article 'a' will be used.
[#357] We had . . . . . . . . good talk with him about . . . . . . . . weather, . . . . . . . . literature and other things.
Correct Answer
(B) a, the, no article
Explanation
Solution: In the first blank, article "a" will be used as the sentence is referring to something general. In the second blank, article "the" will be used because the speaker is mentioning the 'weather' of a specific day. In the third blank, "no article" or "zero article" will be used because no article is used before the name of subjects and here literature has been used generally, not specifying literature of any particular realm, region, culture etc.
[#358] He pointed to . . . . . . . . tall tree and said, "Do you see that white speck? That's a bald eagle."
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, the 'tall tree' identity is not known to the reader. Hence, article 'a' will be used.
[#359] She possesses . . . . . . . . honorary post in her company.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" or "honorary" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8".
[#360] I'm studying . . . . . . . . Economics this year.
Correct Answer
(D) no article
Explanation
Solution: No article is required.