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Question 1
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Directions: Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

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

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a, the

B
a, a

C
the, the

D
a, no article required

E
No article is required at both the places.

Solution

'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.
Question 2
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ unicorn is _______ imaginary creature.

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A, a

B
An, an

C
An, a

D
No article is required

E
A, an

Solution

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'.
Question 3
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

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

B
a, a

C
an, a

D
an, no article required

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

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'.
Question 4
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Directions: Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Global warming has become ________ major cause of concern all over _______ world.

A
a, a

B
a, no article required

C
a, the

D
no article required, the

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

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'.
Question 5
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ United Nations stressed on resolving ______ matter amicably.

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the, a

B
the, no article required

C
the, the

D
an, no article required

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

Though 'United Nations' is a proper noun, the correct expression is – 'the United Nations' because of the usage of the adjective 'united' before the noun 'nations' in it. A specific 'matter' is being referred to in the sentence and therefore, the correct answer is 'the matter'.
Question 6
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

India is ______ union of many states. It is rightly considered to be ______ melting pot of cultures.

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a, a

B
an, no article required

C
the, a

D
no article required, a

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

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.
Question 7
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

She was glad to befriend ______ European lady who was known for her ______ generosity.

A
a, a

B
an, a

C
a, no article required

D
an, no article required

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

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.'
Question 8
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ troupe put up ______ impressive show that was way beyond anyone's expectations.

A
the, the

B
a, an

C
a, a

D
the, an

E
the, no article required

Solution

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'.
Question 9
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Directions: Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

He shared his profound understanding of ______ life with her. Together, they made ______ unique couple.

A
a, a

B
no article required, an

C
the, a

D
no article required, a

E
no article is required in both the places

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.'
Question 10
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

Rahul has ______ insatiable urge for ______ knowledge.

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an, a

B
a, no article is required

C
an, no article required

D
the, no article required

E
no article is required in both the places

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'.
Question 11
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

She is ______ honourable officer who has dedicated her life for ______ betterment of our nation.

A
an, no article required

B
a, the

C
a, a

D
an, the

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

Correct. Though the word 'honourable' begins with a consonant (h), the initial sound of the word is a vowel sound (o sound) since 'h' is silent. So, 'an honourable officer' is the correct expression. Though the word 'betterment' is an abstract noun, in this sentence, it is being used in a specific sense (betterment of our nation). Thus, the definite article -the- is required. The correct answer is – 'She is an honourable officer who has dedicated her life for the betterment of our nation'.
Question 12
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ music can envelop you with ______ peace.

A
The, a

B
A, a

C
A, no article is required

D
no article required, a

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

Correct. Both 'music' and 'peace' are abstract nouns being used in a general sense. Thus, no article is required in both the places.
Question 13
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

What _______ marvel ______ Taj Mahal is…!

A
a, the

B
a, no article required

C
no article required, the

D
the, the

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

Correct. The word 'marvel' is a singular common noun beginning with a consonant sound and so, 'a marvel' is the correct expression. The definite article (the) is used before words that refer to unique and famous buildings. Since Taj Mahal is a unique structure of historical importance, the correct expression is – 'the Taj Mahal'. Thus, the correct answer is – 'What a marvel the Taj Mahal is!'
Question 14
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

He is ______ M.P. from ______ humble background.

A
no article required, a

B
an, a

C
a, a

D
an, no article required

E
no article is required in both the places

Solution

Correct. When the abbreviation M.P. is pronounced, the first sound is that of a vowel (em sound). Thus, 'an M.P.' is the correct usage. The word 'humble' begins with a consonant sound (h sound) and so, 'a humble background' is the correct expression. The correct answer is – 'He is an M.P. from a humble background'.
Question 15
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Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ Board met to discuss ______ safest solution to resolve ______burning issue at ______ hand.

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A, the, the, no article required

B
The, a, the, no article required

C
The, the, the, no article required

D
The, the, the, a

E
The, the, a, no article required

Solution

Correct. The sentence refers to a specific 'Board' and so, 'the Board' is the correct usage. The definite article (the) is used with superlatives and so, the correct expression is – 'the safest solution'. Since a specific 'issue' is being referred to, the correct usage is – 'the burning issue'. Thus, the correct answer is – 'The Board met to discuss the safest solution to resolve the burning issue at hand'.
Question 16
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Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.

"It was ______ black Friday for ______ Indian economy, which experienced ______ bloodbath on ______ bourses, ______ freefall of ______ rupee to ______ record low and ______ surge in gold prices with nervous investors rushing for safe haven cover in ______ highly volatile and uncertain environment", reported The Hindu.

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a, the, a, the, a, the, a, a, a

B
a, an, a, the, a, the, a, a, a

C
a, the, a, a, a, the, a, a, a

D
a, the, a, the, a, the, a, a, an

E
a, the, a, the, a, a, a, a, a

Solution

Correct. The correct answer is - "It was a black Friday for the Indian economy, which experienced a bloodbath on the bourses, a freefall of the rupee to a record low and a surge in gold prices with nervous investors rushing for safe haven cover in a highly volatile and uncertain environment", reported The Hindu.
Question 17
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Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.

"Perhaps fuelled by rumours spread by bear operators, coupled with news of ______ improvement in ______ United States economy and ______ consequent early tapering of quantative easing (QE), nervous investors also harboured fears of ______ return of capital control measures in ______ domestic market."

A
an, the, a, a, a

B
an, the, an, a, the

C
an, the, a, a, the

D
a, the, a, a, the

E
an, a, a, a, the

Solution

Correct. The answer is - "Perhaps fuelled by rumours spread by bear operators, coupled with news of an improvement in the United States economy and a consequent early tapering of quantative easing (QE), nervous investors also harboured fears of a return of capital control measures in the domestic market."
Question 18
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Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option.

"______ art gallery exhibiting works by foreign artists was vandalised on Friday by local activists. 'They tore all ______ paintings and ransacked ______ furniture', said ______ eyewitness. ______ organisers termed it as ______ condemnable act of violence."

A
an, the, a, an, the, a

B
an, the, the, an, an, a

C
an, the, the, an, the, an

D
an, the, the, a, the, a

E
an, the, the, an, the, a

Solution

Correct. "An art gallery exhibiting works by foreign artists was vandalised on Friday by local activists. 'They tore all the paintings and ransacked the furniture', said an eyewitness. The organisers termed it as a condemnable act of violence."
Question 19
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Complete the sentence by choosing the correct option.

"______ Supreme Court declined to entertain ______ public interest writ petition that sought ______ direction to quash ______ order of suspension of and ______ charge sheet filed against ______ officer."

A
the, a, a, the, a, the

B
the, a, a, the, the, the

C
the, a, a, the, the, a

D
the, a, a, an, the, the

E
the, a, an, the, the, the

Solution

Correct. The answer is - "The Supreme Court declined to entertain a public interest writ petition that sought a direction to quash the order of suspension of and the charge sheet filed against the officer."
Question 20
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Directions: Complete the sentences by choosing the correct option.

"Despite having ______ erratic schedule and ______ heavy workload, I take _____ time out to be with my family every weekend. Striking ______ healthy work-life balance is ______ mantra for ______ successful career."

A
a, a, the, a, the, a

B
an, a, the, a, the, an

C
an, a, a, a, the, a

D
an, a, the, a, the, a

E
an, a, the, a, an, a

Solution

Correct. The answer is - "Despite having an erratic schedule and a heavy workload, I take the time out to be with my family every weekend. Striking a healthy work-life balance is the mantra for a successful career.
Question 21
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Choose the sentence in which the articles have been used correctly.

A
The Municipal Corporation received several proposals to clear the accumulated waste.

B
Municipal Corporation received several proposals to clear accumulated waste.

C
The Municipal Corporation received several proposals to clear an accumulated waste.

D
A Municipal Corporation received several proposals to clear an accumulated waste.

E
The Municipal Corporation received several proposals to clear accumulated waste.

Solution

Correct. Both the nouns in the sentence – Municipal Corporation and waste – are definite nouns and thus, the usage of the definite article (the) is justified.
Question 22
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Choose the sentence in which the articles have been used correctly.

A
There was a lapse in the execution of a plan.

B
There was a lapse in an execution of the plan.

C
There was lapse in execution of plan.

D
There was an lapse in the execution of the plan.

E
There was a lapse in the execution of the plan.

Solution

Correct. Since the word 'lapse' begins with a consonant sound, the correct usage is – 'a lapse'. Since a specific 'execution' and a specific 'plan' are being referred to in the sentence, the usage of the definite article (the) is appropriate.
Question 23
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Choose the sentence in which the articles have been used correctly.

A
The legendary composer spoke about his plans for a expansion of his music school in a recent interview.

B
A legendary composer spoke about his plans for an expansion of his music school in a recent interview.

C
The legendary composer spoke about his plans for an expansion of his music school in the recent interview.

D
The legendary composer spoke about his plans for an expansion of his music school in a recent interview.

E
The legendary composer spoke about his plans for an expansion of his music school in recent interview.

Solution

Correct. Since the sentence is referring to a particular 'legendary composer', the definite article (the) is placed before it. Since the word 'expansion' begins with a vowel sound (e sound), the correct expression is – 'an expansion'. Since the sentence is not referring to a specific interview, the usage of an indefinite article is more appropriate than the definite one – 'a recent interview'.
Question 24
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Choose the sentence in which the articles have been used correctly.

A
There was a news report about a old woman on whose forehead a horn is growing.

B
There was a news report about an old woman on whose forehead a horn is growing.

C
There was a news report about an old woman on whose forehead an horn is growing.

D
There was a news report about an old woman on whose forehead horn is growing.

E
There was a news report about old woman on whose forehead a horn is growing.

Solution

Correct. Since the sentence is not referring to a specific news report, 'a news report' is the correct usage. 'Old woman' refers to a singular common noun beginning with a vowel sound (o sound) and thus, 'an old woman' is the correct usage. 'Horn' refers to a singular common noun beginning with a consonant sound and so, 'a horn' is the correct usage. Thus, the correct answer is – 'There was a news report about an old woman on whose forehead a horn is growing'.
Question 25
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Choose the sentence in which the articles have been used correctly.

A
The experience set her off on an self-discovery that changed her perspective towards life completely.

B
An experience set her off on a self-discovery that changed her perspective towards life completely.

C
The experience set her off on a self-discovery that changed her perspective towards a life completely.

D
The experience set her off on a self-discovery that changed her perspective towards the life completely.

E
The experience set her off on a self-discovery that changed her perspective towards life completely.

Solution

Option 5 is correct. Since, the sentence is referring to a specific 'experience', the definite article (the) is used. Since 'self-discovery' begins with a consonant sound, the article used is 'a' (a self-discovery). There is no requirement of an article before the word 'life', since it is an abstract noun being used in a general sense. Thus, the correct answer is – 'The experience set her off on a self-discovery that changed her perspective towards life completely'.

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