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Question 131 Discuss

He died of ____ malaria.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Names of diseases generally take no article.
Question 132 Discuss

He works in ____ Indian Express.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of newspapers always take the definite article 'the'.
Question 133 Discuss

She is ____ better singer than dancer.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

When comparing two qualities in the same person using a singular noun, 'a' is used.
Question 134 Discuss

The boy was declared ____ best athlete of the year.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Superlative degrees take the definite article 'the'.
Question 135 Discuss

Let us go to ____ cinema tonight.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Places of entertainment like cinema and theatre take the definite article 'the'.
Question 136 Discuss

He has bought ____ European car.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

'European' starts with a consonant 'y' sound.
Question 137 Discuss

____ more he tried, the worse it became.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In parallel comparative constructions, both comparatives require 'the'.
Question 138 Discuss

____ water in this pond is polluted.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Water is an uncountable noun, but here it is specified (the water in this pond), requiring 'the'.
Question 139 Discuss

He visits us twice ____ week.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

When expressing rate or frequency, 'a' or 'an' is used.
Question 140 Discuss

She is suffering from ____ flu.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

While most diseases take no article, 'flu', 'measles', and 'mumps' often take 'the'.