GATE EE 2016 Set 1 — Question 1

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyEnglish Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions)Verbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → English Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions)

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Question

The man who is now Municipal Commissioner worked as____________________.

Correct answer (B) a security guard at the university Solution The sentence requires the use of appropriate articles. When referring to a profession in a general sense after 'worked as', the indefinite article 'a' is typically used (e.g., 'worked as a teacher'). 'The university' is used to refer to a specific institution known in the context. Therefore, 'a security guard at the university' is the most grammatically appropriate choice. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) a security guard at the university Solution The sentence requires the use of appropriate articles. When referring to a profession in a general sense after 'worked as', the indefinite article 'a' is typically used (e.g., 'worked as a teacher'). 'The university' is used to refer to a specific institution known in the context. Therefore, 'a security guard at the university' is the most grammatically appropriate choice.

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