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[#421] He had . . . . . . . . one-rupee note.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: 'One' gives the sound of consonant so before consonant we use 'a'.

[#422] Jane is . . . . . . . . teacher. Her parents were . . . . . . . . teachers too.
Correct Answer

(D) a, no article

Explanation

Solution: We use the indefinite article 'a' with singular countable nouns when the hearer/reader does not know exactly what we are referring to and also to say what someone is or what job they do. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

[#423] . . . . . . . . accident took place here yesterday.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

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

[#424] In England, there is an old story about a man called Robin Hood. It is said that he robbed . . . . . . . . rich and gave the money to . . . . . . . . Poor.
Correct Answer

(D) the, the

Explanation

Solution: The definite article 'the' is used when an adjective is used to represent the entire class of its type and not a particular noun. Here, 'rich' and 'poor' indicate all the 'rich' and 'poor' people in general. Therefore, the correct option is 'The'.

[#425] . . . . . . . . little knowledge is . . . . . . . . dangerous thing.
Correct Answer

(A) a, a

Explanation

Solution: We use the indefinite article 'a' with singular countable nouns when the hearer/reader does not know exactly what we are referring to and also to say what someone is or what job they do.