Multiple choice

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.

______ United Nations stressed on resolving ______ matter amicably.

  1. the, a

  2. the, no article required

  3. the, the

  4. an, no article required

  5. no article is required in both the places
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct. Though ‘United Nations’ is a proper noun, the correct expression is – ‘the United Nations’ because of the usage of the common noun ‘nations’ in it. A specific ‘matter’ is being referred to in the sentence and therefore, the correct answer is ‘the matter’.

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