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[#486] Do you drive on . . . . . . . . right or on . . . . . . . . left in the USA?
Correct Answer

(D) the, the

Explanation

Solution: Definite article is used with positions, directions, numbers etc. Hence, 'right' and 'left' will follow 'the' article.

[#487] . . . . . . . . Taj Mahal is situated in Agra.
Correct Answer

(C) the

Explanation

Solution: 'The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject. Option C is correct as 'The' indicates the unique nature of the noun, 'Taj Mahal'.

[#488] He is . . . . . . . . M. B. B. S doctor.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

Solution: Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8". Here M.B.B.S begins with 'em' and therefore 'an' article will be used.

[#489] She wants to become . . . . . . . . engineer.
Correct Answer

(B) an

Explanation

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

[#490] What do you do for . . . . . . . . living?
Correct Answer

(A) a

Explanation

Solution: Indefinite article is used with singular nouns. 'You' being a singular noun will be followed by article 'A'.