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Question 91 Discuss

____ apple a day keeps the doctor away.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The word 'apple' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an' in this common proverb.
Question 92 Discuss

____ honesty is not always rewarded in the real world.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Abstract nouns like 'honesty' do not take articles when used in a broad, general sense.
Question 93 Discuss

We went to the zoo and saw ____ elephant.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Elephant' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an' for singular, non-specific introduction.
Question 94 Discuss

I would like ____ same laptop that you bought yesterday.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The word 'same' generally requires 'the' because it points to one specific identity.
Question 95 Discuss

____ Netherlands is a country in northwestern Europe.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Country names that are plural (like The Netherlands, The Philippines) take the definite article 'the'.
Question 96 Discuss

____ wisdom is better than riches.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Abstract nouns used in a general sense take no article.
Question 97 Discuss

They went to ____ sea to test their new boat.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Going 'to sea' (no article) means becoming a sailor, but going 'to the sea' means visiting the ocean as a specific place.
Question 98 Discuss

____ cow is a useful animal.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When a singular countable noun represents a whole class, it takes the definite article 'the' (or sometimes 'a', but 'the' is standard here).
Question 99 Discuss

Have you ever read ____ Ramayana?

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of holy books and epics are preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Question 100 Discuss

____ dinner we had last night was extremely delicious.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

While routine meals take no article, a specific meal referred to with a relative clause requires 'the'.