Question

(a) Supply suitable article:-

1._______ Dictionary is a quick reference for the various meanings of the

words.

2. The book on the shelf is ________ interesting one about Gandhian

Philosophy.

3. After ______ Serious illness he troubled by air to Switzerland in search of

good health.

4. Raina travelled in _______ 2nd class carriage with _____few Americans.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1._______ Dictionary is a quick reference for the various meanings of the

Answer 2

Answer:

1. The dictionary is a quick reference for the various meanings of the words.

2. The book on the shelf is an interesting one about Gandhian Philosophy.

3. After a serious illness he travelled by air to Switzweland in search of good health.

4. Raina travelled in the 2nd class carriage with a few Americans.

Explanation:

1. Definite article 'the' is used before dictionary because sentence is defining a purpose and so dictionary is a specific noun here.

2. 'An' is used because the noun is not defined specifically in the sentence and is used before a vowel.

3. Since 'serious  illness' is a general term and is not defined spefically article 'a' is used.

4. 2nd class cariage is a of a specific kind so 'The' is used while 'few Americans' is a genralised noun so 'a' is used.