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QUESTION 71
___ pen is mightier than ___ sword.
  • A A, a
  • B The, the
  • C No article needed, No article needed
  • D A, the
Answer: This is a proverb where 'the pen' represents writing/intellect and 'the sword' represents warfare/force. Both are used to represent a class of things, so 'the' is used.
QUESTION 72
He flew to London via ___ Dubai.
  • A a
  • B an
  • C the
  • D No article needed
Answer: No article is used before the names of most cities, towns, or states.
QUESTION 73
___ man you met yesterday is a renowned scientist.
  • A A
  • B An
  • C The
  • D No article needed
Answer: The man is specified and made particular by the clause 'you met yesterday'. Therefore, the definite article 'the' is used.
QUESTION 74
She is ___ heir to a vast fortune.
  • A a
  • B an
  • C the
  • D No article needed
Answer: The word 'heir' begins with a vowel sound because the 'h' is silent. Thus, 'an' is the correct article.
QUESTION 75
___ History is his favorite subject, but he is not very good at ___ history of modern India.
  • A No article needed, the
  • B The, the
  • C A, the
  • D No article needed, No article needed
Answer: 'History' as an academic subject (first blank) does not take an article. When it is specified ('the history of modern India'), it becomes particular and requires 'the'.
QUESTION 76
The patient has been taken to ___ hospital for treatment.
  • A a
  • B an
  • C the
  • D No article needed
Answer: When 'hospital' is visited for its primary purpose (medical treatment), no article is used.
QUESTION 77
___ fewer friends you have, ___ more time you have for yourself.
  • A A, the
  • B The, the
  • C No article needed, the
  • D The, a
Answer: This is a parallel structure with comparatives ('the + comparative..., the + comparative...'). It shows a direct relationship between two things.
QUESTION 78
He has ___ unique talent for painting.
  • A a
  • B an
  • C the
  • D No article needed
Answer: The word 'unique' starts with a consonant sound ('y'), so the article 'a' is used before it.
QUESTION 79
He set out on ___ journey to ___ Himalayas.
  • A a, the
  • B the, the
  • C a, No article needed
  • D the, a
Answer: 'A journey' is a singular countable noun mentioned for the first time. 'The Himalayas' is the name of a mountain range, which always takes 'the'.
QUESTION 80
What ___ shame that the event was cancelled!
  • A a
  • B an
  • C the
  • D No article needed
Answer: 'A shame' is a fixed expression used to mean something regrettable or disappointing. The article 'a' is part of this phrase.