. . . . . . . . further you go, . . . . . . . . more tired you will be.
(A) the, the
(B) a, the
(C) an, a
(D) the, a
Solution:
The given sentence in a way shows comparison. The structure of a sentence that shows a proportionate increase is in the order: the + comparative adjective + clause + the + comparative adjective + clause. Hence Option A is correct.
22.
He is in need of . . . . . . . . money.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
For indefinite, uncountable nouns, either no article is used, or we use a word that describes quantity such as some, considerable, little. Hence, no article before 'money'.
23.
Anil met . . . . . . . . American and . . . . . . . . European man yesterday.
(A) an, an
(B) the, an
(C) an, a
(D) an, no article
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about the 'American' and 'European' as general classes of people. Since we are referring to general things, we need to use the indefinite article 'a/an'. 'An' is used before vowel sound article. 'European' sounds like 'yoo' and therefore 'a' article will be used.
24.
. . . . . . . . President and . . . . . . . . S. D. O. is coming.
(A) the, no article
(B) the, a
(C) the, the
(D) no article, the
Solution:
Here, the sentence talks about specific 'President ' and specific 'S.D.O '. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
25.
There are sixty seconds in . . . . . . . . minute.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
Indefinite article is used with general word. Hence, 'a' article will be used.
26.
. . . . . . . . actor won . . . . . . . . national award for his performance.
(A) the, a
(B) the, the
(C) an, a
(D) an, no article
Solution:
Both 'actor' and 'national award' are specific in the sentence. Hence, 'the' article will be used.
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".
28.
He can't live on . . . . . . . . 100 dollars a month.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
No article is required.
29.
Italy is . . . . . . . . European country.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
For general things indefinite article is used. The sound of the word 'European' starts with 'yoo' therefore 'a' article is correct.
30.
Another park in central London is . . . . . . . . St James' Park.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) no article
Solution:
No article is used before most proper nouns. St. James' Park is a proper noun.