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283 Total
Question 201 Discuss

____ faster we drive ____ sooner we will arrive.

A
the, the
B
a, a
C
no article, no article
D
the, a

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Parallel comparatives expressing proportion both take the article 'the'.
Question 202 Discuss

She is ____ elder of the two sisters.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

'The' is used before a comparative when there is a choice between two specific things.
Question 203 Discuss

This is by far ____ best restaurant in town.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The phrase 'by far' emphasizes the superlative, which takes 'the'.
Question 204 Discuss

They went skiing in ____ Alps this winter.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of mountain ranges take the definite article 'the'.
Question 205 Discuss

We took a boat ride on ____ Thames river.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of rivers always take the definite article 'the'.
Question 206 Discuss

He dreams of crossing ____ Sahara desert on foot.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of deserts take the definite article 'the'.
Question 207 Discuss

They plan to visit ____ Republic of Ireland next year.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Countries whose names include words like 'Republic', 'Kingdom', or 'States' take 'the'.
Question 208 Discuss

Have you ever been to ____ Philippines?

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of countries that represent a group of islands take 'the'.
Question 209 Discuss

____ Mount Fuji is a famous landmark in Japan.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Individual mountain peaks do not take any article.
Question 210 Discuss

____ Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Individual lakes generally do not take any article.