Here, the sentence talks about the 'boy' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.
12.
. . . . . . . . is the definite article.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none of the above
Solution:
The definite article is used to refer to a specific noun that is known to the reader or listener. In this case, the definite article is "the." It is used when the noun it modifies is already identified or is clear from the context. Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: the.
13.
I want . . . . . . . . book from the library.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
The blank shall take 'a' as 'book' is singular countable noun and starts with the consonant 'b'.
14.
We live in . . . . . . . . house.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'house' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.
15.
His brother is . . . . . . . . N. C. C. cadet.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
The indefinite article 'an' shall be used here because the sentence talks about the profession (which is something general) of a particular person. Also, the word followed by the blank starts with a vowel sound.
16.
Rohan is . . . . . . . . cleverest student in our class.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Here, the adjective 'cleverest' is used for a specific person 'Rohan'. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
Here, the sentence talks about the 'police' and 'army' as specific classes of people. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.
18.
. . . . . . . . Patriot in him forced him to join . . . . . . . . Army.
(A) the, the
(B) an, the
(C) a, the
(D) the, an
Solution:
Both 'patriot' and 'army' are specific in the sentence. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
19.
I gave . . . . . . . . one rupee coin to him.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Even though the word 'one' begins with the vowel 'o', it's pronounced as 'won' and thus has the sound of consonant 'w'. Thus, we use 'a' instead of 'an'.
20.
Do you remember . . . . . . . . girl that we saw last night?
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'girl' as specific class. Since we are referring to specific things, we need to use the definite article 'the'.