General English Article Jkssb Mcqs (283 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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283 Total
Question 151 Discuss

Are you going to ____ hospital to see him?

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Because the person is visiting for a secondary purpose (to see someone), 'the' is used.
Question 152 Discuss

We usually have dinner at 8 PM. But ____ dinner yesterday was delayed.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

While general meals take no article, a specific meal ('dinner yesterday') takes 'the'.
Question 153 Discuss

____ patience is a virtue.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Abstract nouns take no article when used in a general sense.
Question 154 Discuss

The children found ____ egg in the nest.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The word 'egg' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'.
Question 155 Discuss

We went to a party. ____ food was excellent.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The food is specific to the party mentioned, requiring 'the'.
Question 156 Discuss

This is ____ house that Jack built.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The relative clause 'that Jack built' specifies the house, requiring 'the'.
Question 157 Discuss

____ brave deserve the fair.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The adjective 'brave' preceded by 'the' acts as a plural noun for all brave people.
Question 158 Discuss

We had ____ lot of fun at the picnic.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

'A lot of' is a fixed quantitative phrase.
Question 159 Discuss

She goes to work by ____ bus.

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a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Modes of transport preceded by 'by' take no article.
Question 160 Discuss

There is ____ institution for the blind in this city.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'Institution' begins with a vowel sound.