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English · Q1172

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Competitive Exams · English · question 1172

Q1172

Julia has been a nurse all her life. She has spent her life caring for . . . . . . . . sick.

A.
a
B.
an
C.
the
Answer
D.
no article

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Definite article 'the' is used when an adjective is used to represent the entire class of its type and not just a particular noun. Here, 'sick' indicates all sick people and not just a single person.