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283 Total
Question 101 Discuss

My father went to ____ school to meet my class teacher.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Because the father is visiting for a secondary purpose (not to study), the article 'the' is used.
Question 102 Discuss

He has been given ____ unanimous vote of confidence.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The word 'unanimous' begins with a consonant 'y' sound, taking the article 'a'.
Question 103 Discuss

What ____ beautiful painting this is!

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In exclamatory sentences beginning with 'what', 'a' or 'an' is used before singular countable nouns.
Question 104 Discuss

Could you pass me ____ sugar, please?

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When referring to a specific item on the table that both speakers are aware of, 'the' is used.
Question 105 Discuss

____ breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Names of meals taken in a general sense do not take articles.
Question 106 Discuss

He gave me ____ advice which was very useful.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

'Advice' is an uncountable noun and cannot be preceded by 'a' or 'an'. (Note: 'some' is correct, but not an option).
Question 107 Discuss

Let's read ____ third chapter of this book.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Ordinal numbers (third, fourth, etc.) require the definite article 'the'.
Question 108 Discuss

____ history of India is full of brave warriors.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When referring to a specific history (of India), the definite article 'the' is used.
Question 109 Discuss

My brother is ____ expert in computer programming.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The noun 'expert' starts with a vowel sound, taking the indefinite article 'an'.
Question 110 Discuss

____ lion is the king of beasts.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When a singular noun represents its whole class, it takes the definite article 'the'.