Vidyalelo
English · Q172

Article

Competitive Exams · English · question 172

Q172

. . . . . . . . Ganga is . . . . . . . . holy river.

A.
a, the
B.
the, a
Answer
C.
the, the
D.
none of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the first blank 'Ganga' is a specific river so 'the' article is used. On the other hand in the second blank 'river' is talked about which a general class therefore 'a' article is used.