Fill in Blanks (Basic) — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 123
She is _____ doctor.
Correct Answer: A. a
The word 'doctor' starts with a consonant sound, so we use 'a' before it. The indefinite article 'a' is used for singular countable nouns when first mentioned. 'She is a doctor' introduces her profession generically.
He has _____ apple.
Correct Answer: B. an
The word 'apple' starts with a vowel sound, so we use 'an' before it. The indefinite article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. 'He has an apple' introduces one apple without specific reference.
I saw _____ old woman at the market.
Correct Answer: B. an
The correct answer is an. The word 'old' starts with a vowel sound, so we use 'an' before it. Use 'an' before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound when first mentioned. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
There is _____ book on the table.
Correct Answer: A. a
The correct answer is a. The word 'book' starts with a consonant sound, so we use 'a' before it. The indefinite article 'a' is used for singular countable nouns when first mentioned or not specifically identified. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
I want to buy _____ house with _____ garden.
Correct Answer: A. a, a
The correct answer is a, a. Both 'house' and 'garden' start with consonant sounds, so we use 'a' before each. The indefinite articles indicate these are not specific previously mentioned items but general ones the speaker desires. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
This is _____ interesting story.
Correct Answer: B. an
The word 'interesting' starts with a vowel sound, so we use 'an' before it. Use 'an' before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound. The indefinite article indicates one story not previously mentioned.
He is _____ engineer who works for _____ multinational company.
Correct Answer: B. an, a
'Engineer' starts with a vowel sound (eh), so use 'an'. 'Multinational' starts with a consonant sound (m), so use 'a'. 'An engineer' identifies his profession, and 'a multinational company' identifies the type of company.
I have _____ umbrella for _____ rainy day.
Correct Answer: B. an, a
'Umbrella' starts with a vowel sound, so use 'an'. 'Rainy' starts with a consonant sound (r), so use 'a'. 'An umbrella' refers to one generic umbrella, and 'a rainy day' refers to one generic rainy day.
_____ sun rises in _____ east.
Correct Answer: C. the, the
The definite article 'the' is used for unique things and specific directions. 'The sun' is unique (there is only one), and 'the east' is a specific direction. These are well-known, defined entities.
She works in _____ hospital near _____ bus station.
Correct Answer: A. a, a
'Hospital' starts with a consonant sound, so use 'a'. 'Bus station' is also being introduced without specific prior reference, so use 'a'. Both indefinite articles introduce non-specific locations.