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[#451] His brother is . . . . . . . . N. C. C. cadet.
Correct Answer
(B) an
Explanation
Solution: The indefinite article 'an' shall be used here because the sentence talks about the profession (which is something general) of a particular person. Also, the word followed by the blank starts with a vowel sound.
[#452] . . . . . . . . is the definite article.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: The definite article is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader or listener. In this case, the definite article is "the." It is used when the noun it modifies is already identified or is clear from the context. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: the .
[#453] Assam is in . . . . . . . . East of our country.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: Here, the sentence talks about the 'east' which is specific direction. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.
[#454] . . . . . . . . gold of South Africa is exported to many countries.
Correct Answer
(C) the
Explanation
Solution: 'The' article is used to indicate that a proper noun, a natural phenomenon, a ship, a structure, a moment in time, a direction on the compass, a branch of activity, or a subject of study is well-known or specific. Here 'gold' is specific as country is mentioned.
[#455] Italy is . . . . . . . . European country.
Correct Answer
(A) a
Explanation
Solution: For general things indefinite article is used. The sound of the word 'European' starts with 'yoo' therefore 'a' article is correct.