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Question 31 Discuss

She works as ____ FBI agent in Washington.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The abbreviation FBI is pronounced starting with a vowel sound ('ef'), so it takes the article 'an'.
Question 32 Discuss

This is ____ same book that I borrowed from you.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The word 'same' is generally preceded by the definite article 'the' to point to a specific identical thing.
Question 33 Discuss

Do you know how to use ____ computer?

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

When referring to a generic, singular countable item (any computer), 'a' is appropriate in this context.
Question 34 Discuss

____ United States of America is a powerful country.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Names of countries that include words like 'States', 'Kingdom', or 'Republic' take the definite article 'the'.
Question 35 Discuss

____ honesty is the best policy.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Abstract nouns like 'honesty', 'love', and 'courage' generally do not take any article when used in a general sense.
Question 36 Discuss

____ honesty of my driver is unquestionable.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When an abstract noun is specified or particularized (the honesty of a specific person), it takes the article 'the'.
Question 37 Discuss

It was such ____ wonderful experience for everyone.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

After 'such', 'what', 'many', and 'rather', the indefinite article 'a/an' is used before a singular countable noun.
Question 38 Discuss

He died of ____ cholera last night.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Names of diseases generally do not take any article before them.
Question 39 Discuss

My brother is ____ university student.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The word 'university' starts with a vowel letter but is pronounced with a consonant 'Y' sound (yu-ni-ver-si-ty), so it takes 'a'.
Question 40 Discuss

Let us go to the park for ____ walk.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

When a verb (walk) is used as a noun, it is usually preceded by the indefinite article 'a'.