Q. . . . . . . . . boy was shy and always looked down when . . . . . . . . grown-ups spoke to him.
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Correct Answer: (B)
the, no article
Explanation: The first blank refers to boy, and the second to grown-ups. Since the boy is specified to the one that's shy, definite article "the" will be used in the first blank.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The first blank refers to boy, and the second to grown-ups. Since the boy is specified to the one that's shy, definite article "the" will be used in the first blank.