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English · Q1097

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Competitive Exams · English · question 1097

Q1097

It was . . . . . . . . very hot day. In fact, it was . . . . . . . . hottest day of the year.

A.
a, the
Answer
B.
a, a
C.
the, the
D.
a, an

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
'A' is used before singular nouns which refer to unspecific things. 'The' is used before superlatives. Here, we are referring to an unspecific 'hot day', so 'a' will be used before it. However, since 'hottest' is a superlative degree, we need to use 'the' before it.