Fill in Blanks (Grammar) — Set 4

Correct Answer: D. An, a

The first blank needs 'an' because 'apple' starts with a vowel sound. The second blank needs 'a' because 'orange' starts with a consonant sound. The choice between 'a' and 'an' depends on pronunciation, not spelling.

Correct Answer: B. an, a

'Honest' starts with a vowel sound (pronounced 'aw'), so it requires 'an'. 'Good' starts with a consonant sound, so it requires 'a'. Article choice depends on pronunciation rather than the first letter.

Correct Answer: A. a, a

Both 'book' and 'pen' start with consonant sounds, requiring 'a' before each. The indefinite article 'a' is used for countable nouns when the noun is not specific or known to the listener. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.

Correct Answer: C. The, in the

'University' is a specific place being referred to, requiring 'the'. 'City center' is also a specific location, requiring 'the'. Both use the definite article for identified nouns.

Correct Answer: A. an, in a

'Engineer' starts with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. For 'hospital', the definite article 'the' is used because a specific hospital is implied. 'An' + consonant sound, 'the' + specific location.

Correct Answer: A. An, a, the

'Apple' requires 'an' for its vowel sound. The second blank uses 'a' with 'day' for the generic meaning. 'The doctor' uses the definite article for the generic reference to doctors in general.

Correct Answer: A. the, the

Superlatives like 'most beautiful' always use the definite article 'the'. The specific museum also requires 'the'. Both words refer to specific, identified things.

Correct Answer: B. an, the

'Error' starts with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'. 'Document' in this context is a specific document being referred to, requiring the definite article 'the'. Mastering this concept helps in solving grammar-based questions in competitive examinations like SSC and banking exams.

Correct Answer: C. a, the

'Presentation' with 'a' is indefinite because we don't know which presentation. However, 'the conference' is likely a specific, known conference being discussed. The indefinite 'a' is used before countable nouns being introduced.

Correct Answer: A. The, a

'Information' is specific and has already been mentioned, requiring 'the'. 'Help' here is uncountable, but 'a help' can be used meaning 'a helpful thing'. In this context, 'a' indicates 'assistance' in general.