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[#426] . . . . . . . . statement and . . . . . . . . scholar is dead.
Correct Answer

(D) the, no article

Explanation

Solution: Here, statement is specific hence 'the' article but scholar does not take any article.

[#427] Man is . . . . . . . . social animal.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'man' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts without vowel sound. 'A' article will be used.

[#428] He is a better politician than . . . . . . . . orator.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Here, 'orator' is a general class and therefore indefinite article will be used. Word after the blank starts with vowel sound. 'An' article will be used.

[#429] . . . . . . . . guide said he would do his best.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: In the given statement, 'guide' is a specific person being spoken about. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used.

[#430] I need . . . . . . . . egg for this recipe, but we're out.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific or the noun is common. 'Egg' is common noun and begins with vowel sound, thus takes 'an' article.