Question
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After an intense audition, Mariana landed a role in a blockbuster film, earning __________ admiration of __________ critics and becoming a household name.
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OSSC Excise SI (Mains) Official Paper (Held On: 17 Oct, 2024 Shift 1)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 1 : the; the
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'Option 1'.
- Option 1: "the; the" is the correct choice as it provides the necessary definite articles for both nouns in the sentence.
- Option 2: "no article; the" is incorrect because the first blank requires an article.
- Option 3: "the; a" is incorrect because the second blank requires a definite article to specify the critics.
- Option 4: "an; the" is incorrect because "an" is used before words starting with a vowel sound, and "admiration" does not start with a vowel sound.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.
Complete Sentence: "After an intense audition, Mariana landed a role in a blockbuster film, earning the admiration of the critics and becoming a household name."
- Option 2: "no article; the" is incorrect because it lacks the necessary article for "admiration."
- Option 3: "the; a" is incorrect because "critics" should be specified with a definite article.
- Option 4: "an; the" is incorrect because "an" is used before vowel sounds, and "admiration" does not start with a vowel sound.
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