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Question 41 Discuss
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____ little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The phrase 'a little' means 'some' or 'a small amount', which fits the context of this well-known proverb perfectly.
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He has not sent me ____ reply yet.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The word 'reply' is a singular countable noun and requires the indefinite article 'a' when referred to generally.
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They declared him ____ captain of the team.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Titles that represent a unique position take zero article after verbs like appoint, elect, declare, and crown.
Question 44 Discuss
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She bought ____ umbrella because it was raining.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The word 'umbrella' starts with a vowel sound ('uh'), so the indefinite article 'an' is used.
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Can you please shut ____ door?

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When both the speaker and listener know which specific object is being referred to (the door in the room), 'the' is used.
Question 46 Discuss
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He drives his car at eighty miles ____ hour.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When expressing rate or ratio (per hour), the indefinite article 'a' or 'an' is used. Here, 'hour' takes 'an'.
Question 47 Discuss
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____ dog is a faithful animal.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Both 'A dog' and 'The dog' can be used to represent the whole class. In options, 'A' is fully appropriate for singular representative class.
Question 48 Discuss
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He has been suffering from malaria for ____ last two weeks.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The definite article 'the' is used before ordinals and phrases like 'last' or 'next' when specifying a particular time period.
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My father is ____ engineer in a reputed company.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Professions take indefinite articles. Since 'engineer' starts with a vowel sound, 'an' is the correct choice.
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I would like to have ____ cup of coffee.

A
a
B
an
C
the
D
no article

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The phrase 'a cup of' is standard usage for a singular, countable quantity.
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