I met my old friend by ___ chance. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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I met my old friend by ___ chance.

A. a

B. an

C. no article

D. the

Answer: Option C

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The idiom 'by chance' takes zero article.

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A. an

B. a

C. the

D. no article

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___ beauty of the Taj Mahal attracts millions.

A. No article

B. A

C. An

D. The

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A. An

B. The

C. A

D. No article

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