Olympiad English - Articles
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 30
Replace the underlined portions with the correct option after reading each paragraph.
One day, in _____ middle of a game, Monu was served a meal of sliced meat with No article bread. At that time, Monu was playing the game that required its players to cover cards one on the top of another. So he too placed his slices of meat one atop another
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a
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an
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the
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No article
The phrase with 'of' is always preceded by 'the'.
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One day, in the middle of ____ game, Monu was served a meal of sliced meat with No article bread. At that time, Monu was playing the game that required its players to cover cards one on the top of another. So he too placed his slices of meat one atop another
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a
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an
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the
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No article
The word 'game' has a general reference, hence 'a'.
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One day, in the middle of a game, Monu was served _____ meal of sliced meat with No article bread. At that time, Monu was playing the game that required its players to cover cards one on the top of another. So he too placed his slices of meat one atop another
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a
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an
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the
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No article
The noun 'meal' has a general reference.
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One day, in the middle of a game, Monu was served a meal of sliced meat with No article bread. At that time, Monu was playing ____ game that required its players to cover cards one on the top of another. So he too placed his slices of meat one atop another
- (a)
a
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an
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the
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No article
The noun 'game' has a previous reference. 'The game' is being described.
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_____most interesting day trip is to the Stone Forest, a wonderland of natural rocks capes weathered into all No article manners of shapes and sizes. It was formed during the Paleozoic Era.
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A
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An
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The
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No article
The superlative is always preceded by the definite article
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The most interesting day trip is to ____ Stone Forest, a wonderland of natural rocks capes weathered into all No article manners of shapes and sizes. It was formed during the Paleozoic Era.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
Geographical areas are preceded by the definite article.
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The most interesting day trip is to the Stone Forest, a wonderland of natural rocks capes weathered into all ___ manners of shapes and sizes. It was formed during the Paleozoic Era.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
The word 'all' is not followed by 'the'.
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The most interesting day trip is to the Stone Forest, a wonderland of natural rocks capes weathered into all No article manners of shapes and sizes. It was formed during _____ Paleozoic Era.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
'The Palezoic Era' is a particular period of time and so, it is preceded by the definite article.
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____ Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
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A
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An
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The
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No article
The names of mountain ranges are always preceded by 'the'.
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The Himalayas are ___ world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
It is correct to use 'the' before the 'world' as it is one of its kind
Replace the underlined portion with the correct option after reading each paragraph.
The Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all _____ top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
- (a)
a
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an
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the
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No article
The word 'all' is not preceded by 'the'.
Replace the underlined portion with the correct option after reading each paragraph.
The Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of ____ world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
The superlative adjective is always preceded by 'the'.
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The Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .____ non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
The words 'non-continuous range' has a general reference. Hence the noun is preceded by 'a'.
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The Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.__ cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
- (a)
a
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an
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the
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No article
The noun 'cluster' has a general reference in the sentence. Hence 'a'.
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The Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on ___ separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to the local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
- (a)
a
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an
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the
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No article
The 'latitude' is not specified. Hence, it is correct to say 'a latitude'.
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The Himalayas are The world's highest mountain range comprising all No article top ten of the world's highest peaks
Contrary to popular belief, it is .a non-continuous range segmented at various places, forming several subranges. At other places, it consists of.a cluster of mountains on a separate latitude. Known as Sagarmatha to ___ local Nepalis, No article Mt. Everest is most famous.
- (a)
a
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an
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the
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No article
'The local Nepalis' are specific group of people and hence the noun is preceded by 'the'.
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I have to learn ____ English to be able to speak well in the United Kingdom when I go there. Most of the English have an Angle-Saxon accent. I have a friend who speaks No article English.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
No article is used before a language
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I have to learn No article English to be able to speak well in ___ United Kingdom when I go there. Most of the English have an Angle-Saxon accent. I have a friend who speaks No article English.
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a
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an
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the
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No article
It is correct to say 'the United Kingdom
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I have to learn No article English to be able to speak well in the United Kingdom when I go there. Most of the English have ___Angle-Saxon accent. I have a friend who speaks No article English.
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a
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an
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No article
We say 'an Anglo-Saxon accent
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I have to learn No article English to be able to speak well in the United Kingdom when I go there. Most of the English have an Angle-Saxon accent. I have __ friend who speaks No article English.
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a
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an
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No article
The 'friend' is referred to in a general way. Hence, 'a friend' is correct
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I have to learn No article English to be able to speak well in the United Kingdom when I go there. Most of the English have an Angle-Saxon accent. I have a friend who speaks _______ English.
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a
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an
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No article
The word 'English' refers to the mother tongue, hence, no article is required
I take _______egg every morning with breakfast.
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a
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the
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an
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No article
____hungry tiger would attack
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An
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the
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Both (A) and (B)
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A
My father is______M.P
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an
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a
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the
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No article
The train is late by________hour
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No article
_________summer holidays begin in April
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A
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An
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the
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Both (A) and (C)
______man is a social animal
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The
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An
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a
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No article
________Red sea is a small sea
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A
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The
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Both (A) and (B)
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No article
He has climbed to the top of____Mount Everest.
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a
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the
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an
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No article
We read_________Indian Express
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the
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a
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No article