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He attained his spiritual fulfilment and became _________ realised soul. He became _________ Buddha!

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a, the

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a, a

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the, the

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a, no article required

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'A realised soul' is the correct option because the word 'realised' begins with a consonant sound. The word 'Buddha' – which means 'an awakened soul' – is more of a title than the name of a person. Before titles, the definite article (the) is used. Thus, 'the Buddha' is correct.
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______ unicorn is _______ imaginary creature.

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A, a

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An, an

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An, a

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A, an

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Though the word 'unicorn' begins with a vowel (u), the article used before it is 'a' and not 'an' because the word begins with a consonant sound (yu sound). Since the word 'imaginary' begins with a vowel sound (i sound), the correct option is 'an imaginary creature'.
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When Raghu found ________ one rupee coin, he picked it up immediately and offered it to ________ beggar passing by.

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a, no article required

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a, a

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an, a

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an, no article required

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Correct. Though the word 'one' begins with a vowel (o), the article used before it is 'a' and not 'an' because the word begins with a consonant sound (w sound). So, the correct answer is – 'a one rupee coin'. Since the word 'beggar' begins with a consonant sound (b sound), the correct option is 'a beggar'.
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Global warming has become ________ major cause of concern all over _______ world.

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a, a

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a, no article required

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a, the

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no article required, the

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Correct. Since 'major cause' refers to a singular common noun, and the adjective 'major' begins with a consonant sound, the correct option is – 'a major cause'. Though the word 'world' is a singular common noun, it is of a unique kind and thus, the correct option is 'the world'.
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______ United Nations stressed on resolving ______ matter amicably.

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the, a

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the, no article required

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the, the

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an, no article required

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Correct. Though 'United Nations' is a proper noun, the correct expression is – 'the United Nations' because of the usage of the common noun 'nations' in it. A specific 'matter' is being referred to in the sentence and therefore, the correct answer is 'the matter'.
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India is ______ union of many states. It is rightly considered to be ______ melting pot of cultures.

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a, a

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an, no article required

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the, a

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no article required, a

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Correct. Though the word 'union' begins with a vowel (u), the article used before it is 'a' and not 'an' because the word begins with a consonant sound (yu sound). 'Melting pot', though used figuratively, is a singular common noun. 'A melting pot of cultures' is thus the correct usage.
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She was glad to befriend ______ European lady who was known for her ______ generosity.

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a, a

B
an, a

C
a, no article required

D
an, no article required

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Correct. Though the word 'European' begins with a vowel (E), the article used before it is 'a' and not 'an' because the word begins with a consonant sound (yu sound). As a general rule, the article is omitted before abstract nouns used in a general sense. In the given sentence, the word 'generosity' is an abstract noun. So, no article is required. The correct answer is – 'She was glad to befriend a European lady who was known for her generosity.'
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______ troupe put up ______ impressive show that was way beyond anyone's expectations.

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the, the

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a, an

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a, a

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the, an

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Correct. Since the sentence refers to a specific 'troupe', the definite article – 'the' – is required. Since 'impressive show' begins with a vowel sound (i sound), 'an impressive show' is the correct option. So, the correct answer is – 'The troupe put up an impressive show that was way beyond anyone's expectations'.
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He shared his profound understanding of ______ life with her. Together, they made ______ unique couple.

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a, a

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no article required, an

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the, a

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no article required, a

Solution

Correct. As a general rule, the article is omitted before abstract nouns used in a general sense. In the given sentence, the word 'life' is an abstract noun. So, no article is required. Though the word 'unique' begins with a vowel (u), the first sound of the word is that of a consonant (yu sound). Thus, 'a unique couple' is appropriate.The correct answer is – 'He shared his profound understanding of life with her. Together, they made a unique couple.'
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Rahul has ______ insatiable urge for ______ knowledge.

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an, a

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a, no article is required

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an, no article required

D
the, no article required

Solution

Correct. In the given sentence, the word 'insatiable' begins with a vowel sound (i sound) and so, 'an' should be placed before the word. As a general rule, the article is omitted before abstract nouns used in a general sense. In the given sentence, the word 'knowledge' is an abstract noun used in a general sense. So, no article is required. Thus, the correct answer is – 'Rahul has an insatiable urge for knowledge'.

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