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Choose the correct article from the following options:
It's _____  third road on the left.
  • a)
    no article needed
  • b)
    a
  • c)
    an
  • d)
    the
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nishanth Iyer answered
Explanation:

Introduction:
In this question, we are given a sentence "Its _____ third road on the left" and we need to choose the correct article from the given options.

Analysis:
To determine the correct article, we need to understand the rules related to articles:
1. "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
2. "An" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
3. "The" is used when we are talking about a specific noun that is already known or has been mentioned before.

Explanation of Options:
Let's analyze each given option one by one:

a) No article needed: This option suggests that no article is required in the given sentence. However, this is incorrect because every noun in English requires an article, unless it is a proper noun.

b) A: This option suggests using the indefinite article "a" before the noun. Since the word "third" starts with a consonant sound (/θ/ sound), the correct article should be "a." Therefore, this option is the correct answer.

c) An: This option suggests using the indefinite article "an" before the noun. However, the word "third" does not start with a vowel sound, so the article "an" is not appropriate here.

d) The: This option suggests using the definite article "the" before the noun. However, since we are not talking about a specific road but rather any road that is third on the left, the definite article "the" is not suitable here.

Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, the correct article for the given sentence is "a" (option b) as it is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Choose the correct article (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence.
It is very dangerous to intrude ___________ the enemy's camp
  • a)
    in
  • b)
    into
  • c)
    on
  • d)
    through
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Lekshmi Sen answered
Explanation:
The correct article to complete the sentence is "on".

Reasoning:
When we talk about intruding or entering someone's camp, we use the preposition "on" to indicate the location or position of the camp.

Example:
"It is very dangerous to intrude on the enemy's camp."

Alternative options:
Let's take a look at the alternative options and understand why they are incorrect:

a) in:
Using "in" would imply that the intruder is already inside the camp, which is not the intended meaning of the sentence.

b) into:
While "into" is a preposition that indicates movement or direction towards the inside of something, it doesn't fit well in this sentence. Saying "intrude into the enemy's camp" suggests that the intruder is actively entering the camp, which may not be the case in the given context.

d) through:
"Through" is used to indicate movement from one side or end of an object or space to the other side. It doesn't convey the idea of intruding or entering a camp. Hence, it is not the correct choice in this context.

Find out the Adjectives from the following sentences.
Some property of lead is its softness and resistance.
  • a)
    some property    
  • b)
    lead
  • c)
    its softness    
  • d)
    and resistance
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Adjectives in the sentence:

1. **Some** property
- The adjective "some" is used to describe the noun "property," indicating that it is not a specific property, but rather an unspecified or unidentified one.

2. **Lead**
- In this sentence, "lead" is used as a noun and not an adjective. It refers to the chemical element.

3. **Its** softness
- The adjective "its" is a possessive adjective that describes the noun "softness." It indicates that the softness belongs to or is possessed by something (in this case, lead).

4. **And** resistance
- The word "and" is a conjunction and not an adjective. It is used to connect the two nouns "softness" and "resistance" in the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A' - "Some property."

Fill in the most appropriate adjectives in the blank given in each sentence.
I can't come home late, my father is very ____
  • a)
    bad-tempered
  • b)
    serious
  • c)
    strict
  • d)
    rigid
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

In this sentence, the adjective that best fits the blank is "strict."

Reasoning:

- The sentence states that the person cannot come home late because their father is very ________.
- The word "late" implies that the person is not adhering to a set schedule or time frame.
- The adjective that best describes a person who is not flexible with schedules or rules is "strict."
- A strict person is someone who expects others to follow rules and guidelines precisely, without any exceptions.
- Therefore, the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank is "strict."

Example:

- I can't come home late, my father is very strict.
- This means that the person is not allowed to arrive at home after a certain time because their father expects them to follow a fixed schedule.

Alternative options:

- "Bad-tempered" refers to a person who often becomes angry or irritable.
- This does not fit the context of the sentence because the person's father being bad-tempered is not a direct reason for the person not being able to come home late.
- "Serious" describes a person who is earnest, solemn, or thoughtful in character.
- While a serious person may have expectations and rules, it does not imply a strict adherence to time or schedules.
- "Rigid" refers to something that is inflexible or unyielding.
- While this adjective can be used to describe a person's behavior, it does not specifically imply a strict adherence to time or schedules.

Choose the correct article (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence.
The doctor had ________ friendly smile.
  • a)
    an
  • b)
    a
  • c)
    no article
  • d)
    the
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ashutosh Verma answered
Explanation:
The correct article to use in this sentence is "a". Here's why:

Indefinite Article "a":
The indefinite article "a" is used before singular countable nouns when the noun is not specific or known to the listener. It is used to introduce something or someone new or unfamiliar.

Definite Article "the":
The definite article "the" is used before singular or plural countable nouns when the noun is specific or known to the listener. It is used to refer to something or someone that has already been mentioned or is unique.

No Article:
No article is used when referring to something in a general or abstract sense, or when talking about things in general or as a concept rather than a specific instance.

In the sentence, "The doctor had a friendly smile", the speaker is referring to a specific doctor and his smile. The smile is not being mentioned for the first time, and it is not a unique or known smile. Therefore, the indefinite article "a" is the most appropriate choice to introduce the friendly smile of the doctor.

Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. If there is no error, the answer is (d).
  • a)
    In a report issued by Indian Statistical Institute,
  • b)
    the Iron and Steel Industry is investing more than any other
  • c)
    Indian industry in fighting pollution 
  • d)
    No error
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Mahesh Chavan answered
Explanation:

The grammatical error is in sentence (b).

Reason:

The error in sentence (b) is the use of the word "any" before "other". The correct word to use in this context is "other". "Any" is used to refer to an indefinite quantity or amount, while "other" is used to refer to something different or additional.

Correction:

The correct sentence should be: "The Iron and Steel Industry is investing more than any other Indian industry in fighting pollution."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C'.

Choose the correct article (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence.
I cannot understand how ________ person like him can become President.
  • a)
    no article
  • b)
    the
  • c)
    an
  • d)
    a
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Palak Nambiar answered
I cannot understand how ________ person like him can become President.

b) the

Explanation:
The correct article to use in this sentence is "the."

1. Use of the definite article "the":
- The definite article "the" is used before a noun when we are referring to a specific person or thing.
- In this sentence, we are talking about a specific person, so we need to use "the" before the noun "person."

2. "A" vs "the":
- "A" is used when we are talking about any person or thing of a particular type.
- "The" is used when we are referring to a specific person or thing.
- In this sentence, we are not talking about any person; we are talking about a specific person (him), so we need to use "the" instead of "a."

3. Use of "no article" (option a):
- The sentence does not require the omission of the article because we are referring to a specific person.

4. Use of "and" (option c):
- The conjunction "and" is not necessary in this sentence. It does not make sense to say "how and person like him can become President."
- The sentence requires an article to indicate that we are talking about a specific person.

In conclusion, the correct article to complete the sentence is "the" (option b).

Choose the correct prepositions from the following options:
There is another man sitting _______ to Sachin.
  • a)
    opposite
  • b)
    by  
  • c)
    on
  • d)
    in
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
According to the given statement, the person is sitting in correspondence to Sachin. He could be beside, behind, next, front, back, etc to him. But, keeping in mind the preposition to after the blank, we could only think of some position-defining words that would make the whole sentence grammatically correct. Therefore, we can either use opposite in correspondence to correct grammar.

Choose the correct prepositions from the following options:
You must be back _______  four o'clock.
  • a)
    to
  • b)
    in
  • c)
    by
  • d)
    for
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
You must be back by four o'clock.
This makes the most sense among the other options.
You cannot use "in" as it's not a place but a timing.
You cannot use "for" as it's not a person.
You cannot use "to" as it's not a location or destination.

Choose the correct prepositions from the following options.
He has been absent _____  Monday.
  • a)
    for
  • b)
    since
  • c)
    from
  • d)
    on
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Singh answered
Preposition since here, means, in the intervening period between (the time mentioned) and the time under consideration, typically the present.

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