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The correct article to fill in the blank is 'an'.

Key Points

• The correct sentence is: He is an LLB student and is aiming to go abroad to pursue further education.
• The article 'an' is used before a word that begins with a vowel sound, such as 'LLB', to make the sentence grammatically correct.

• The use of articles is governed by specific rules of grammar.

  • The definite article 'the' is used when the speaker or writer is referring to a specific person, place, thing, or concept.

  • On the other hand, the indefinite articles 'a' and 'an' are used to refer to something that is not specific or known.

In the given sentence, the word "LLB" begins with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use is "a" (option 4).

Therefore, the sentence should read, "He is a LLB student and is aiming to go abroad to pursue further education."

Key Points

• Here, in the given above sentence the underlined part "the" is used as a definite article.
• As per the general rule, the definite article “the” in grammar is a determiner that introduces or refers to a specific noun, or specifies the given noun.
• Example:
  • Please give me the red hammer.
  • it’s the only one strong enough to hold this painting.​
• ​Here, in the given above examples, 'the' can be used as a definite article.
• According to the explanation and example that are given above, ‘definite article’ is the correct part of speech for the given above sentence.

Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the definition and example of the other option:
• Indefinite article- "A determiner a and an in English that introduces a noun phrase and implies that the thing referred to is non-specific Typically, the indefinite article is used to introduce new concepts into a discourse".
  • Example: I've finally got a good job.
• ​Intensifier- "Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning of other expressions and show emphasis".
  • Example: She’s really offended her sister.
• Subject- "The subject of a sentence is that noun that is doing or being something. It is important to identify the verb in the sentence and ask yourself what noun it is connected to".
  • Example: Public university tuition rises every year.

The correct answer is "No article".

Key Points

• As we can see, the sentence is not talking about something specific. Thus, we should omit the article when discussing children in general. 
  • Example: Children need to be taught manners.
• On the other hand, "the" article would have been required if we were talking about a particular group of children.
• Thus, the sentence will remain the same.
• Therefore, the correct answer is: No article

Additional Information

Let's learn more about articles:

• Articles are a sort of adjective that are placed before nouns or their equivalents.
• The definite article (the) is used before a noun to show that the observer is aware of the word's identity.
  • Example: He is the new chemistry professor.
• Before a noun that is generic or whose identity is unknown, the indefinite article (a, an) is used.
  • Example: He lives in a rented flat.
  • Example: She likes to eat an orange every day.

The correct answer is 'an young businessman'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'young businessman' should be used instead of 'an young businessman'.
• Here in the given sentence, the indefinite article 'a' should be used because 'young' starts with a consonant sound. 
  • Example: Uranium is a toxic metal.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: My neighbour is a young businessman who is very friendly with everyone.

Additional Information

• No article is used before the possessive case of the proper noun. 
  • Example:
    • The Sukhdev's bike is blue with an orange seat.
    • Sukhdev's bike is blue with an orange seat. 
• ​​​​But when there is a possessive case of a common noun, then, the article can be used before it. 
  • Example:
    • The Woman's Yoga Book.
    • Woman's Yoga Book.

Hinglish

• दिया गया वाक्य व्याकरण की दृष्टि से गलत है।
• यहां 'an young businessman' के स्थान पर 'young businessman' का प्रयोग किया जाना चाहिए।
• यहाँ दिए गए वाक्य में, अनिश्चितकालीन article 'a' का प्रयोग करना चाहिए क्योंकि 'young' का प्रारम्भ consonant sound से होता है।
  • Example: Uranium is a toxic metal.
• इसलिए, ऊपर वर्णित बिंदुओं के अनुसार, हम पाते हैं कि सही उत्तर विकल्प 1 है।

The correct article is The, the.

Key Points​

• ​Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.
• We can also use the definite article with adjectives like rich, poor, elderly and unemployed to talk about groups of people.
• The article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words starting with the sound of a vowel.
• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.
• Since two groups of people (rich and poor) have been talked about in the question, the article 'the' will be used as per the rules given above.
   

Correct Sentence: The rich should help the helpless.

The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. A.

Explanation:

• Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• Whereas the article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having 1st letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• Any abbreviation having the sound of a vowel will be preceded by the article 'an'.
• For example:
  • He is a MLA.
  • He is an MLA.
• According to the rule and the example given above, 'an' will be used instead of 'a' in the 1st part of the sentence.

Correct Sentence: Karun has an X-ray machine which is very significant for him due to many reasons.

• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.

The correct answer is 'the'

Key Points

• We use the superlative article ' the' when we specifically mention the comparison between more than two entities or when the entire group or its numbers is particularly mentioned.

Correct sentence- She is the most diligent employee, and I will recommend her name for promotion.​

The correct answer is a.

Key Points​​

• ​Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.
• The article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having the first letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.
• In the given blank part of the sentence, the article 'a' will be used as the word 'unique' doesn't start with the sound of a vowel.
   

Correct Sentence: This is a unique system of governance where everyone is the government.

 ​​​​Additional Information  ​​

• Any abbreviation having the sound of a vowel will be preceded by the article 'an'.
• For example:
  • He is a MLA.
  • He is an MLA.

The correct answer is a.

Key Points​​

• ​Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.
• The article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words starting with the sound of a vowel.
• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.
• In the given blank part of the sentence, the article 'a' will be used as the adjective 'scenic' starts with a consonant sound.
   

Correct Sentence: The village possesses a scenic beauty.

The correct answer is Option 3) i.e. an.

​Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. (ऐसे शब्द जो किसी संज्ञा को विशिष्ट या अविशिष्ट के रूप में परिभाषित करते हैं।)

• Indefinite articles- a, an.
• Definite articles- the.
• The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.
• Whereas the article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having 1st letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• For example:​
  • ​I met a person on my way to the office. The person turned out to be an old friend.
• Since the given noun 'hour' has the sound of a vowel, the article 'an' will be used here.

Correct Sentence: "The teacher has been teaching for an hour."

Hinglish

• Indefinite articles- a, an.
• Definite articles- the.
• निश्चित लेख 'the' का प्रयोग उन चीजों के नाम के साथ किया जाता है जो unique हैं या पहले ही उल्लेख की जा चुकी हैं।
• जबकि लेख 'a' का प्रयोग उन चीजों के नाम के साथ किया जाता है जो specific नहीं हैं।
• लेख 'an' का प्रयोग उन शब्दों के साथ किया जाता है जिनमें vowel के रूप में पहला अक्षर होता है और स्वर की ध्वनि होती है।
• उदाहरण के लिए:
  • ​I met a person on my way to the office. The person turned out to be an old friend.
• चूंकि दी गई संज्ञा 'hour' में स्वर की ध्वनि है, इसलिए यहां 'an' पद का प्रयोग किया जाएगा।

Correct Sentence: "The teacher has been teaching for an hour."

The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. A.

Explanation:

• ​If nouns are followed by the preposition 'of', an article will precede the noun.
• Example:
  • I saw bunch of crooks yesterday.
  • I saw a bunch of crooks yesterday.
• As per the rule and example given above, 'The milk cake' will be used instead of 'Milk cake' in the 1st part of the sentence.
• The article 'the' is used because the milk cake of a specific place is being talked about.

Correct Sentence: The milk cake of Alwar is known for its superior quality and authenticity.

• 'The' is often used before the superlative degree.
• Example:
  • This is the best car in our town.

The correct answer is option 2.

 The indefinite article ‘a’ is used with the words a lot of, a couple, a great many, a good deal of, a good many, a great deal of, a few, a little, etc. when they mean ‘some amount’ and ‘a small number’.

The correct sentence is: With a little patience you will be able to cross this obstacle.

The error lies in part c; remove article "a" from violence.

Key Points

• Indefinite Articles (a/an) are not used before the followings-
  • Means of transportation, Proper noun, Uncountable noun, Meals, Adjectives, Material nouns, Games and Sports, Avocations(Hobbies), Language, Subject and Science. 
• In the sentence given, article "a" will be removed due to uncountable noun "violence"
• ​Nouns ending with "-ence, -ance, -sion, -hood, -ity/ty" are always uncountable.
  • Eg- violence, clearance, compassion, childhood, honesty.

Correct Sentence- Naxalites kill the innocent to spread violence.

The correct answer is option 1.

We do not use an article for a plural, indefinite noun and always think of a plural, indefinite noun as meaning 'all'.

The correct sentence is: Students should study hard for their examination.

The error lies in part B

• Remove 'the' before 'head boy'
• We omit article "the" before the names of the posts/offices if there are- 
      verbs like “appoint, elect, select, declare etc.” as:
• She was elected President in November.

Similarly, the correct sentence would be- The committee will appoint him Head Boy for the year 2020.