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GATE 2025 CS (CS1) – Question 1

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Ravi had ______ younger brother who taught at ______ university. He was widely regarded as ______ honorable man.

Select the option with the correct sequence of articles to fill in the blanks.

  1. a; a; an
  2. the; an; a
  3. a; an; a
  4. an; an; a

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Correct answer: (A) a; a; an

Explanation

'younger brother' takes 'a'. 'university' starts with a /j/ sound, so 'a'. 'honorable' has a silent 'h', so 'an'.