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English · Q666

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Competitive Exams · English · question 666

Q666

Ram helps . . . . . . . . rich and . . . . . . . . poor alike.

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The definite article 'the' is used when an adjective is used to represent the entire class of its type and not a particular noun. Here, 'rich' and 'poor' indicate all the 'rich' and 'poor' people in general. Therefore, option C is correct.