Use 'an' before words such as "hour" which sound like they start with a vowel even if the first letter is a consonant. Also use 'an' before letters and numbers which sound like they begin with a vowel, such as "F" or "8".
23.
Toni has . . . . . . . . terrible Stomach ache.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
In this sentence, "Toni has no article terrible stomach ache," the absence of an article ("a," "an," or "the") is appropriate because we are referring to a non-specific, general stomach ache. Articles are typically used to specify whether something is definite (the) or indefinite (a/an), but in this case, we are not specifying any particular stomach ache, so no article is needed.
24.
When we got to the city center, . . . . . . . . shops were still open but most of them were closed.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
In the given sentence, we are referring to the shops located in a specific place, the city center. Hence the noun 'shops' is specific for which we use the definite article 'the', option C is the correct option.
25.
The kid is eating . . . . . . . . orange.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none of the above
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'orange' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a/an'. The word 'orange' starts with a vowel and therefore 'an' will be used.
26.
Surbhi is . . . . . . . . "Lata Mangeshkar" of our school.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Definite article 'the' shall be used as Surbhi is being given a title.
27.
When was . . . . . . . . paper first made?
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
No article is required.
28.
He is . . . . . . . . very good friend.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'friend' as general class of things. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the definite article 'a'.
29.
We must help . . . . . . . . poor.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none of the above
Solution:
'The' is used before adjectives when they represent a particular class or group rather than a single noun. Here, the adjective 'poor' is used to indicate the entire class of poor people.
30.
Rohit is going to Chandigarh by . . . . . . . . Chandigarh Shatabdi Express and will see . . . . . . . . Rock Garden.
(A) the, the
(B) the, a
(C) no article, no article
(D) no article, the
Solution:
'The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject. Option A is correct as 'The' is used with a word having a specific nature. Hence 'The Chandigarh Shatabdi Express' and 'The Rock Garden' implies two particular things that are unique.