GATE 2025 MA – 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. Choose the correct articles.

a; a; an
the; an; a
a; an; a
an; an; a

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Correct answer: (A) a; a; an

Explanation

Articles follow initial sounds: younger and university begin with consonant /y/, requiring a; honorable has silent h and starts with a vowel sound, requiring an. **A**.

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