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[#431] . . . . . . . . rich are not always kind.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: The word 'rich' is adjective. However, it is also sometimes used as noun to refer to the entire class of people who are 'rich'. Hence, definite article 'the' is used.

[#432] He is . . . . . . . . handsome boy.
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'boy' as general class of people. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use indefinite article 'a/an'. The word 'handsome' starts with consonant sound and therefore 'a' will be used.

[#433] There is . . . . . . . . horror film on . . . . . . . . TV tonight.
Correct Answer

(D) a, no article

Explanation

Solution: In the first blank, 'a' article will be used because 'film' is general and unspecific. Also 'horror' begins with consonant sound. In the second blank, no article will be used to provide meaning to the sentence.

[#434] What's . . . . . . . . name of that man we met yesterday?
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: When a noun is followed by a phrase or clause that identifies it, that means the noun is specific and particular. Here the noun 'name' is made specific by the clause "of that man we met yesterday". For such nouns, we use the article 'the' which is a definite article.

[#435] I saw . . . . . . . . black and . . . . . . . . gold painting in . . . . . . . . museum, which was inspiring.
Correct Answer

(D) a, a, the

Explanation

Solution: As per the rules of use of the indefinite article, the indefinite article is used in its original numerical sense of one i.e. to denote that there is a single unit of anything, the indefinite article can be used to replace the use of number 'one'. Here since there are two paintings one black and one gold, the indefinite article 'a' or 'an' should be used before each noun in place of number one to denote a single unit of each. 'A' is used for nouns that begins with consonant sound. Since it is a specific museum, definite article 'the' should be used before it.