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Competitive Exams · English · question 1071

Q1071

The Secretary and . . . . . . . . Treasurer are absent.

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The form of verb used in the sentence is present form 'are' which is used in case of plural noun. Therefore, we can conclude that 'Secretary' and 'Treasurer' are two different person. Hence, definite article 'the' will be used before 'Treasurer' as well.