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[#386] . . . . . . . . inflation is defined as . . . . . . . . persistent rise in . . . . . . . . general level of prices.
Correct Answer

(C) no article, a, the

Explanation

Solution: An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific. The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. A is used before a word starting with a consonant or consonant sound. A definite article is an article that tells the uniqueness of something. 'The' is the only definite article. There won't come an article in the first blank as 'inflation' is an abstract noun. The second blank shall take 'a' as 'persistent rise ' is a noun complement. The third blank shall take 'the' as the sentence talks about a specific level of prices (general).

[#387] He is in need of . . . . . . . . money.
Correct Answer

(D) no article

Explanation

Solution: For indefinite, uncountable nouns, either no article is used, or we use a word that describes quantity such as some, considerable, little. Hence, no article before 'money'.

[#388] David picked up . . . . . . . . nut from . . . . . . . . hole.
Correct Answer

(C) a, the

Explanation

Solution: David picked up a nut from the hole. "A" is used before "nut" because it refers to one nut among many, and it is being mentioned for the first time. The indefinite article is used to introduce something that is not specific or previously known. "The" is used before "hole" because it refers to a specific hole from which the nut was picked. The definite article is used when the noun is specific or already known to the speaker and listener. Option A: the, the is incorrect because "nut" is not specific initially, and we need the indefinite article "a". Option B: a, an is incorrect because "hole" is specific, and we need the definite article "the", not "an". Option D: the, a is incorrect because "nut" is not specific at first, and "hole" is specific, so it requires "the". Conclusion: The correct answer is Option C: a, the , as it follows the correct usage of the indefinite article for a general noun and the definite article for a specific noun.

[#389] I want . . . . . . . . flowers in your garden.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' article is used with plural countable nouns. Hence, 'the' will be used before 'flowers'.

[#390] All . . . . . . . . books on . . . . . . . . top of the shelf belong to me.
Correct Answer

(C) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Definite article 'the' is used before nouns that refer to something specific. Here, we are referring to the specific 'books' and the specific 'top' position.