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[#411] She is . . . . . . . . untidy girl.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: 'An' is an indefinite article used before the vowel sound "u". Hence, it is correct.

[#412] Cyprus is . . . . . . . . island in the Mediterranean.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: The blank will take 'an' as it is followed by a singular countable noun which represents a class of things and starts with the vowel 'i'.

[#413] . . . . . . . . people of Japan are called . . . . . . . . Japanese.
Correct Answer

(C) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Both 'people of Japan' and 'Japanese' are specific in the sentence. Hence, 'the' article will be used.

[#414] . . . . . . . . life is going to be . . . . . . . . little easier in . . . . . . . . economic terms.
Correct Answer

(A) no article, a, no article

Explanation

Solution: The first and third blank won't take any article as 'life' is an abstract noun and the phrase 'economic terms' is already descriptive. Indefinite article 'A' will be used with 'little'.

[#415] This is . . . . . . . . pen which I lost last week.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: Here, a specific lost pen is being talked about. 'The' article will be used.