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[#361] . . . . . . . . common sense is . . . . . . . . virtue.
Correct Answer
(B) no article, a
Explanation
Solution: 'Common sense' is an abstract noun. Use of article is usually omitted before abstract nouns. So, no article precedes this word. The word, 'virtue' is also an abstract noun. However, there are many 'virtues' in the world. 'Common sense' is one among them. Hence, the indefinite article, 'a' is to be used before 'virtue'.
[#362] . . . . . . . . Water of this river is dirty.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, the speaker talks about the 'Water' of a specific river. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.
[#363] In . . . . . . . . past, . . . . . . . . air pollution was generally considered basically . . . . . . . . urban phenomenon.
Correct Answer
(B) the, no article, an
Explanation
Solution: The first blank shall take 'the' as the sentence talks about a specific time. The second blank won't take any article as 'air pollution' is uncountable. The third blank shall take 'an' as the following phrase 'urban phenomenon' is a singular countable noun and starts with the vowel 'u'.
[#364] My father is . . . . . . . . teacher.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: Here, 'teacher' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with consonant sound. 'A' article will be used.
[#365] The robbers entered . . . . . . . . room.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: 'Room' is specific as it is the room where 'the robbers entered'. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.