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Use a suitable article:
Can you play________musical instrument?
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
'A' is used before a singular noun used in a general sense. 'Musical instrument' is a singular noun and is used in a general sense here. Hence, the correct option is: a.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
Tracey has been in_______prison for a year. Last Sunday his father went to_________prison to see him.
  • a)
    no article / no article
  • b)
    the / the
  • c)
    a / the
  • d)
    no article / the
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.
The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. A is used before a word starting with a consonant or consonant sound.
A definite article is an article that tells the uniqueness of something.
The' is the only definite article.
The first blank won't take any article as the use of prison here indicates its primary purpose. The second blank shall take 'the' as Tracey's father went to the prison Tracey was in.
The correct answer is D) no article / the.
Tracey has been in prison for a year. Last Sunday his father went to the prison to see him.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
______long walk in____country is very interesting.
  • a)
    a/the
  • b)
    the/a
  • c)
    the/the
  • d)
    a/a
  • e)
    no article/the
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
OPTION "A" is the correct answer.
There are two types of articles:
DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE): Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person. INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door etc.
Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds.
In the FIRST Blank, article "a" will be used as the sentence is referring to something general.
In the SECOND blank, article "the" will be used because "country" is a 'definite' and specific place.

Complete the sentence with the best option from those given below:
Charlie Chaplin was________English film actor.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    one
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Tarun bajaj answered
Charlie Chaplin was an English film actor.
- Explanation:
Charlie Chaplin, born in England in 1889, was a renowned film actor known for his iconic silent film performances. He is considered one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema and was a pioneer in the early days of Hollywood. Chaplin's comedic timing, physicality, and ability to convey emotions without words made him a beloved figure in the film industry. Despite his worldwide fame, he always remained connected to his English roots and identified himself as an English film actor.

Complete the sentence with the best possible option from those given below:
________bus signaled that it was turning left into the side street.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    That
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
Articles are part of speech, used to indicate nouns and to specify their application. Definite articles (the) limit the meaning of a noun to one particular thing. Indefinite articles (a, an) indicate that a noun refers to a general idea and not a particular thing.
In the given sentence, we are talking about a particular bus that gave a signal before taking a turn. Thus, in this case, the use of a definite article is required.
Options A and B are not definite articles.
Option D - That' does not bring out the intended meaning. It is used to indicate that the object is not in close proximity to the speaker or something which is not present in the moment.
Thus, the correct answer will be Option (c)

Fill in the blank with an appropriate article:
He had heard there were many beavers in______________park.
  • a)
    no article
  • b)
    a
  • c)
    an
  • d)
    the
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Meera Rana answered
It is stated that there are many beavers in the park. This suggests that the sentence is talking about a particular park. So, the definite article 'the' should be used.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate article:
The sun is_________star.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
The 'star' refers to all the existing stars. The Sun is one of these stars. The articles 'a' and 'an also mean 'one'. 'An' is used when the noun begins with a vowel, and the star begins with a consonant, hence the correct option is 'a', and 'an' is the incorrect option. 'The' is an incorrect answer because the sun isn't the only star. The option D is incorrect because an article is required in the given statement as we are not referring to the star in a general sense.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
Oxford is________English university.
  • a)
    An
  • b)
    The
  • c)
    A
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.
The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound.
The blank shall take 'an' as it represents one of the English universities.
'Oxford is an English university.'
The correct answer is option (a) An.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
RPeary was_________famous American polar traveler. He was_________first to reach_________North Pole in 1909.
  • a)
    a/the/the
  • b)
    the/the/no article
  • c)
    a/the/a
  • d)
    no article/the/no article
  • e)
    an/the/a
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
Option (A) is the correct answer.
There are two types of articles:
DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE): Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person. INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door, etc.
Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds.
In the first blank, article "a" will be used as it is written 'American Polar Traveller' and it is a general noun.
In the second blank, article "the" will be used because article "the" is used when with ordinals such as "first", "second" T, etc and it is given that 'he was first to reach.' Similarly, 'North Pole' is a proper noun (something unique). Therefore, in the third blank, article "the" will be used.

Complete the sentence with the correct word from the given options:
Then he had_____shower.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    his
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Animesh shah answered
Understanding Article Usage
The sentence "Then he had _____ shower" requires the correct article to complete it. The options provided are: a) a, b) an, c) the, d) his.
Why "a" is the Correct Answer
- Countable Nouns: The noun "shower" is a countable noun. When referring to any one of a class of items, we typically use "a" or "an."
- Indefinite Article: "A" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Since "shower" starts with the consonant sound /ʃ/, "a" is the appropriate choice.
- Context of Usage: The phrase suggests that the shower is not a specific one known to the reader. It implies any shower, thus justifying the use of the indefinite article "a."
Other Options Explanation
- Option b) an: This is incorrect since "an" is used before vowels or vowel sounds, which does not apply here.
- Option c) the: This is a definite article, indicating a specific shower, which is not the case in this context.
- Option d) his: This would imply ownership but does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as an article.
Conclusion
In summary, the correct answer is "a" because it matches the grammatical rules of using articles with countable nouns and fits the context of the sentence. Understanding article usage is crucial for clear and correct English communication.

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate option from those given below:
Maya is________analyst
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    One
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun naidu answered
Maya is an analyst.

Explanation:
Definition: An analyst is someone who examines information and data in order to make informed decisions, recommendations, or predictions.

Interpretation: In the given sentence, Maya is described as an analyst. This means that Maya has the skills and expertise to analyze information and data to draw meaningful insights and make informed decisions or predictions.

Example: Maya may work as a financial analyst, where she analyzes financial data and market trends to provide insights and recommendations to investors. She could also be a business analyst, analyzing business processes and data to identify areas for improvement and make strategic decisions.

Options:
a) A: This option is incorrect because it does not provide any information about Maya's profession or expertise.

b) An: This option is correct because it indicates that Maya is an analyst, emphasizing her role or profession.

c) The: This option is incorrect because it does not provide any information about Maya's profession or expertise.

d) One: This option is incorrect because it does not provide any information about Maya's profession or expertise.

Conclusion: The most appropriate option to complete the sentence is "Maya is an analyst" as it clearly describes Maya's profession and expertise in analyzing information and data.

Fill in the blank with the correct article:
Banaras is_________holy city.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    no article
  • d)
    the
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vivek Rana answered
An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.
Option C is incorrect grammatically as the blank requires a word for giving meaning to the sentence. Option B is incorrect as 'An' cannot be used with a word having a consonant sound. In Option D The' is used as the definite article with a particular noun, but this sentence talks about Banaras as a city out of many holy cities. Option A is correct as 'A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
Can you see those two men? They are________policemen.
  • a)
    no article
  • b)
    the
  • c)
    a
  • d)
    an
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.
Option A is correct as the blank requires no article to carry out the meaning of the sentence. Option D is incorrect because 'An' is used with a word having a vowel sound. Option B is incorrect as The ‘policemen’ are illogical here as they haven't been mentioned previously as policemen. Option C is incorrect as 'A' is used for a singular countable noun.

Fill in the blank with the correct option:
I saw________movie last night
  • a)
    The
  • b)
    A
  • c)
    An
  • d)
    One
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Mehta answered
An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.
Option B is correct as 'A' as an article suits the blank as 'a movie' implies any movie that is random in nature. 'A' is used with singular countable nouns. Option C is incorrect because 'An' is used with a word having a vowel sound. The movie is incorrect. Option A is incorrect as The' indicates a particular movie mentioned previously in the passage. Option D is incorrect as an article is required to carry out the meaning of the sentence.

Choose the correct articles to fill in the blanks:
In the Rock-band, Anu plays ______guitar and her brother Adi plays___________drums.
  • a)
    the, the
  • b)
    a, a
  • c)
    the, a
  • d)
    the, an
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
As the band's name is specified, we can understand that 'Anu' plays the band's guitar. Hence the guitar is a specific guitar. Thus we can use 'the' here.
'Drums' is also a specific noun here as it is a part of the band's instruments. Thus we will use 'the' here as well.
Thus option A is the correct answer.
Options B, C, and D are incorrect.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
Don't stay outside in ______cold; come in by________fire.
  • a)
    the/the
  • b)
    the/a
  • c)
    no article/a
  • d)
    the/no article
  • e)
    a/the
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vivek Rana answered
The first blank refers to cold, and the second to fire. Since cold is specified to the one that's outside, a definite article of "the" will be used in the first blank.
Thus, C and E cannot be the answers.
Fire is specified to the one that's inside, a definite article of "the" will be used in the second blank.
Thus, B and D cannot be the answers.
A is the answer.

Insert an appropriate article:
_______television was on but nobody was watching it
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    No article
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
The definite article 'the' is used before specific things/places. Here, we are referring to the specific television that nobody was watching. Therefore, the correct option is ‘the’.

Use an appropriate article:
Don't stay in that hotel. Its very noisy and __________beds are very uncomfortable.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
We are referring specifically to the beds of the hotel mentioned. When we refer to specific things, we use the definite article 'the' before them. Hence, the right answer is option (c)

Fill in the blank with the most suitable article:
Moni got________last position in his class.
  • a)
    No article required
  • b)
    a
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    an
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kiran Mehta answered
We use the definite article in front of a noun when we believe the listener/reader knows exactly what we are referring to: because there is only one, that is, only one last position. This is why we use the definite article with a superlative adjective, like last. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this rule, hence, incorrect.

Select the option which best conveys the given information:
She has a black dress. She also has a white dress.
  • a)
    She has a black and white dress.
  • b)
    She has a black and a white dress.
  • c)
    She has black and white dresses.
  • d)
    She has black and a white dress.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
'An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.
We use different articles for mentioning different subjects. Now as we see we have two different dresses, one is black and the other is white. We need a sentence with a conjunction that joins both these sentences to convey a proper meaning. Henceforth And is used as the conjunction in all the options. Option D doesn't make any sense. Option C says she has many black and white printed dresses which doesn't go with the meaning of the given sentence. Option A says she has only one black and white dress which again conveys a wrong meaning. Hence Option B is correct

Fill in the blank with a suitable article:
My brother works for _______insurance company in London. (You are having a conversation about your brother for the first time)
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
The article 'an' is used when the noun is known only to the speaker, it is an indefinite noun, and it begins with a vowel/vowel sound. Hence Option B is correct. 'A' is used for the same reasons as 'an', the only difference being that the noun starts with a consonant, hence option A is incorrect. Option C is used for a noun which has been mentioned before since it hasn't been mentioned before in the given statement, it's incorrect. Since an article is required for the reasons that are mentioned earlier and we are not referring to the insurance company generally, option D is also incorrect as we need an article in the given context.

Put in a/an or somewhere necessary. If no word is necessary, leave the space empty (-)
birds, such as the penguin, cannot fly.
  • a)
    Some
  • b)
    A
  • c)
    An
  • d)
    (-)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Sudha patil answered
Explanation:

Use of 'A' before 'Penguin':
- In this sentence, the word 'penguin' starts with a consonant sound ('p'), so we need to use the article 'a' before it.
- The indefinite article 'a' is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound.

Incorrect Options:
- Some: The word 'some' is used to refer to an unspecified quantity of something. In this context, we are talking about a specific type of bird, the penguin, so 'some' would not be appropriate.
- An: The indefinite article 'an' is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound. Since 'penguin' starts with a consonant sound, 'an' is not the correct choice.
- (-): Leaving the space empty would result in an incomplete sentence structure. The sentence requires an article before 'penguin' for it to be grammatically correct.

Insert an appropriate article if necessary 17:
We were very unfortunate. We had _____bad luck.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Prateek Unni answered
Explanation:

Use of Articles in English Grammar:
- In this sentence, the word "bad luck" is a singular countable noun that is being used in a general sense.
- When a singular countable noun is used in a general sense, we do not use an article before it.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' which is "no article".

Explanation of Options:
a) "a" is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns when we are talking about one of many.
b) "an" is an indefinite article used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
c) "the" is a definite article used before singular or plural nouns when we are talking about a specific thing or things.
Therefore, in this sentence, the correct choice is option 'D' which is no article.

Use appropriate articles to complete the sentence:
I don't usually have_______lunch but I always eat_________good breakfast
  • a)
    a ; a
  • b)
    the; the
  • c)
    no article ; the
  • d)
    no article; a
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
No article is used before the names of meals. However, if meals are identified with adjectives, they can be used with articles. Here, 'good' is the positive degree of the adjective and is used to describe the meal. Therefore, the correct option is ‘no article; a’.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
Is there___________garden?
  • a)
    Any
  • b)
    The
  • c)
    A
  • d)
    Some
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.
The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound. A is used before a word starting with a consonant or consonant sound.
A definite article is an article that tells the uniqueness of something.
The' is the only definite article.
The blank will take 'a' as the sentence talks generally about a garden.
The correct answer is option C
Is there a garden?

Fill in the blank with an appropriate article:
Have you ever been to_________British Museum?
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
The definite article 'the' is used before some proper nouns - names of places/people that are unique. Therefore, the correct option is ‘the’.

Fill the blank with a suitable article:
A pacifist is somebody who is against ______war.
  • a)
    a
  • b)
    an
  • c)
    the
  • d)
    no article
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Vivek Rana answered
No article is used before abstract nouns. ‘War’ is an abstract noun. Therefore, the correct option is ‘no article’.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
Swimming is ________excellent sport
  • a)
    no article
  • b)
    a
  • c)
    an
  • d)
    the
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.
Option C is correct because 'An' is used with a word having a vowel sound. Excellent has a vowel sound. Option A is incorrect as the blank requires an article to carry out the meaning of the sentence. Option D is incorrect as The excellent' is illogical here as there can be other sports which can be as excellent as swimming. Option B is incorrect as 'A' is used for a word with a consonant sound.

Fill in the blanks with the correct or no article(s):
Sandra is______better dancer than___________singer, (one person)
  • a)
    a; a
  • b)
    the; a
  • c)
    a;the
  • d)
    a; no article
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Naina Sharma answered
In expressing a comparison, if two nouns refer to the same person or thing, the article is used before the first noun only. But if the nouns refer to different persons or things, the article is used before each noun. Since in the given statement, both the nouns dancer and singer refer to one person the article will be used before the first noun only and no article will be used before 'singer'. Also, the indefinite article 'a' should be used whenever someone's work or job is being referred to. Therefore Option D is the correct answer. Since the nouns are not used to refer to the different types of work she does, the indefinite article 'a' cannot be used before the second noun' singer'. Therefore, Option A is incorrect. The' cannot be used when the nouns are being used in a general sense to single out any individual as the representative of a class. Therefore, Option B and C are incorrect.

Fill in the blank with the most suitable article:
Tom is studying_________English and_____Physics.
  • a)
    The, the
  • b)
    The, no article required
  • c)
    No article required, no article required
  • d)
    No article required, the
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
Articles describe a noun, by indicating whether the noun is non-specific ('a, an' are used for non-specific nouns) or specific ('the' is used for specific nouns). Option C: Generally, articles are not used before proper nouns. 'English' and 'Physics' are the proper names of subjects. Hence, no articles will be used and option C is correct. The' is used in special cases of proper nouns, like a particular paper for example: The English paper was fairly easy'. The given sentence refers to the subject as a whole. Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
The completed sentence is: Tom is studying English and Physics.

Complete the sentence with the correct word from the given options:
Thomas thanked_______doctor who had looked after his uncle.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    Their
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Explanation:

Context: Thomas thanked _______ doctor who had looked after his uncle.

In this sentence, Thomas is expressing gratitude towards a particular doctor who had taken care of his uncle. We need to choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank.

Options:
a) A
b) An
c) The
d) Their

Analysis of options:
a) A: The pronoun "a" is indefinite and refers to any doctor in general. However, in the given sentence, Thomas is specifically thanking a particular doctor who had looked after his uncle. Therefore, this option is not suitable.

b) An: The pronoun "an" is also indefinite and refers to any doctor in general. Similar to option a), this option does not convey the specific gratitude towards the doctor who took care of Thomas's uncle.

c) The: The pronoun "the" is definite and refers to a specific doctor. In the given sentence, Thomas thanked "the" doctor, indicating a particular doctor who had looked after his uncle. This option correctly conveys the intended meaning of the sentence.

d) Their: The pronoun "their" is plural and cannot be used to refer to a singular noun like "doctor."

Conclusion:
The correct option to fill in the blank is "the" (option c) as it refers to the specific doctor whom Thomas thanked for taking care of his uncle.

Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words:
It took us______hour and____half to do shopping and we got_____home at 4.
  • a)
    an/a/no article
  • b)
    the/an/the
  • c)
    on/the/the
  • d)
    an/the/a
  • e)
    a/the/the
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
OPTION "A" is the correct answer.
There are two types of articles:
DEFINITE ARTICLE (THE): Article 'the' is used to refer to a DEFINITE thing or person. INDEFINITE ARTICLE(A/AN): Article 'a/an' is used to refer to a thing or person in general. For instance: man, door etc.
Article 'a' is used with consonant sounds whereas article 'an' is used with vowel sounds.
In the first blank, article "an" will be used because article "a" is used when the speaker is making a general statement.
Similarly, In the second blank, article "a" will be used because article "an" is used when the speaker is making a general statement and the noun is having a consonant sound.
In the third blank, "no article" or "zero article" because 'no article' is used to refer to general ideas or general estimations.

Complete the following sentence with an appropriate option:
Her first book was ______thriller.
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    This
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.
Option C is incorrect as The' is inappropriate since it is used as a definite article for something previously mentioned. Option D is incorrect as This’s used is inappropriate since it signifies something previously mentioned. Option B is incorrect as 'An' cannot be used with a word having a consonant at the beginning and having a consonant sound. We use a singular noun to say something about all things of that kind. Hence Option A is correct.

State whether true or false:
The underlined article in the following sentence is a indefinite article.
'He is an honest man.'
  • a)
    False
  • b)
    True
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Pk Academy answered
In the sentence "He is an honest man," the underlined article "an" is an indefinite article, not a definite article. The definite article in English is "the."

Complete the sentence with the correct word from the given options:
Thomas went into________bathroom and brushed his teeth.
  • a)
    An
  • b)
    The
  • c)
    That
  • d)
    A
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Gaurav Kumar answered
We use the definite article 'the' in front of a noun when we believe the hearer/reader knows exactly what we are referring to. Since from the sentence we know that Thomas went into a specific bathroom and brushed his teeth, option B is the correct answer. Options A and D are incorrect because 'an' and 'a' are indefinite articles that are used before indefinite or non-specific nouns when the hearer/reader doesn’t know what is being referred to. As this is not the case in the given sentence, these options are incorrect.
We use 'that' most commonly to point to a thing or person. As it would be grammatically incorrect if used in the given sentence, option C is incorrect.

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