We are the organizers. We __ welcome the guests.
We are the organizers. We __ welcome the guests.
Solution and Explanation
Ought to
Top Questions on Articles
- Which word in this sentence is an error?
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.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.- Complete the sentence by selecting 'a', 'an', 'the'.
If an article is not required, mark 'None' as the answer.
Have you got ........ pen? - India represents a harmonious oneness in spite of distinctions. Taking ideas from the unit ‘National Integration’, and using the given cues along with your own ideas, write an article in 150 words for your school magazine on ‘The Importance of Diversified Culture.’
India – a land embracing many cultures
India – festivals dedicated to seasons and harvests
India – multitude of castes, creed, colour, convictions, culture, cuisines, costumes and customs
India – national festivals – pride, sense of patriotism – promote national integration
Questions Asked in CUET exam
- A shopkeeper increases the price of an article by 25% and then offers a discount of 20%. What is the net percentage change in the price?
- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Percentage
The prisoners in the concentration camps in World War-II had lost faith in the future. Being in the camp, I felt disgusted with the state of affairs and I forced my thoughts to turn to another subject. ”Suddenly, I saw myself standing on the platform of a well-lit, warm and pleasant lecture room. In front of me, the attentive audience were seated in comfortable upholstered seats. I saw myself giving a lecture on hope, optimism, and resilience under difficult circumstances.” Suddenly, all that oppressed me stopped giving me pain and distress. This practice was so impactful that I could succeed in rising above the situation and the sufferings of the moment.”
- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Reading Comprehension
Just as individuals compare themselves with others in terms of similarities and differences with respect to what they have and what others have, individuals also compare the group they belong to with groups of which they are not a member. It has been found that groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone. Suppose there is an employee who has been caught taking a bribe or engaging in some other unethical act. His/her colleagues are asked to decide what punishment he/she should be given. They may let him/her go scot-free or decide to terminate his/her services instead of imposing a punishment which may commensurate with the unethical act he/she had engaged in. Whatever the initial position in the group, this position becomes much stronger as a result of discussions and interaction in the group.
- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Reading Comprehension
- Social impact of social media
The social impact of social media is by far the biggest, as social media work through the formation of social networks by users in a virtual world. Its most significant impact is the formation of networks which span space and time and leads to the free-flowing of cultures and formation of new cultures which impacts the world. It has impacted how people consume information, how the consumption of media has gone from public to private and personal. However, on the flip side, social media work on algorithms. The information a user gets through social media is determined by the user preferences, which is self-declared by the user and detected by the algorithm. Hence, if one is an environmentalist, then one will get news and user-generated content on environmental activism. This selective exposure of information is harmful to the user as the user is not able to get alternate perspectives, for example, the trade-off between development and the environment. In politics, this can lead to things like political polarization, being associated with a political party or ideology which is detrimental to democracy. This is also what is called the ”echo chamber” effect. Meanwhile, research has also shown evidence that social media use leads to the persuasion of political beliefs, i.e., individuals who use social media were more likely to have their political beliefs persuaded than those who did not.- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Social Media
- Community Engagement on the Internet for Social Change
The arena of community media has become much broader with the addition of the Internet. The medium is a great source to increase outreach through converging technology and trans- forming the content into a ’multimedia’ format. We find fine instances of civil society and non-governmental organizations leading community-based newspapers and participatory video practices going for their online editions. For example, the newspaper Khabar Lahariya is pub- lished by the rural communities of Bundelkhand. This newspaper is also published on a portal in a multimedia format, including YouTube videos. This is being widely appreciated for being an ’alternative voice,’ sensitizing, and mainstreaming the people. All of Khabar Lahariya’s reporters are women who draw from their own experiences to share stories often ignored by the mainstream media. Similarly, with the local engagement of children in the age group of 15-18 years from marginalized tribal communities of northern Chhattisgarh, a UNICEF initiative - Sangwari Khabariya uses the medium of participatory videos to bring about social change in society. These children run their YouTube channel to post short news stories.- CUET (UG) - 2025
- Public Media
Concepts Used:
Articles
Articles are an important part of English grammar, used to indicate the specificity or generality of a noun. In just 200 words, let's explore the types of articles and their functions.
In English, there are two types of articles: definite articles and indefinite articles. The definite article "the" is used to refer to a specific noun that is already known to the speaker and the listener. For example, "the cat" refers to a particular cat that both the speaker and the listener are familiar with.
On the other hand, indefinite articles (a/an) are used when referring to a non-specific or generic noun. "A" is used before words that start with a consonant sound, while "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound. For example, "a dog" refers to any dog in general, while "an apple" refers to any apple.
The use of articles also depends on countability. Indefinite articles are used with singular countable nouns, while definite articles can be used with both singular and plural countable nouns, as well as uncountable nouns. For example, "the car" (singular), "the cars" (plural), and "the water" (uncountable).
Articles play a crucial role in specifying or generalizing nouns, adding precision and clarity to language. They help determine the level of specificity, introduce new information, and aid in noun identification and reference. Proper use of articles is important for accurate and effective communication in English.