Tenses & Articles — Set 7

Correct Answer: A. a

Although 'MP3' starts with a letter 'm', it's pronounced /ɛm/, a consonant sound. Use 'a MP3' is written but typically 'an MP3' (/ɛm/ is vowel sound). Answer is B.

Correct Answer: A. The, the

'The sun' (unique body), 'the east' (specific direction). Both use 'the' because they refer to specific, unique entities. 'The sun rises in the east.'

Correct Answer: A. an, the

'An accident' (starts with vowel sound /æ/). 'The road' (specific road, identifiable in context). This correctly combines indefinite and definite articles.

Correct Answer: A. a

The correct answer is a. 'Woman' starts with consonant sound /w/, so use 'a'. 'She is a woman of intelligence' correctly introduces the noun with the indefinite article. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: D. The, no article

'The Oxford University' uses 'the' with specific universities. 'England' as a country name doesn't typically use an article. 'The Oxford University is in England.'

Correct Answer: A. a

'Interesting' starts with vowel letter 'i' but the sound is /ɪ/, a vowel sound. Use 'an' actually. Actually 'interesting' /ɪnˈtɛrəstɪŋ/ starts with /ɪ/, so 'an interesting' is correct. Answer is B.

Correct Answer: B. on

Use 'on' for surfaces. 'On the table' is correct because the book is resting on the flat surface of the table. 'In' would mean inside the table.

Correct Answer: A. in

Use 'in' for cities and large places. 'In Delhi' correctly shows location within the city. 'At' is used for specific points, 'on' for surfaces.

Correct Answer: C. at

Use 'at' for specific times. 'At 5 PM' is correct. 'At' is used with clock times, specific times of day, and precise moments.

Correct Answer: B. on

Use 'on' for days of the week. 'On Monday' is correct. Days require 'on', months require 'in', and specific times require 'at'.