TS Police Constable Mains 2023 · Question 14

Question 14 of the TSLPRB Police Constable Final Written Examination 2023 (General Studies) (30 April 2023). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. PC Mains 2023 · Q14 · English · Grammar

   Fill in the blank with an appropriate article in the following sentence. People without conviction do not take ______ stand.

   1. A
   2. An
   3. No article is required
   4. The
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   Answer: (1) A

   The fixed expression is "take a stand" (adopt a firm position); "stand" is a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound, so it takes "a".

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