Fill in the blank with the correct article:Banaras is_________holy ci...
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 correct article:Banaras is_________holy ci...
Understanding the Article Usage
In the sentence "Banaras is _________ holy city," we need to determine the correct article to fill the blank. The options provided are a) a b) an c) no article d) the.
Explanation of Option 'A' - "a"
- Indefinite Article:
- "A" is an indefinite article used before words that begin with a consonant sound. It indicates that the noun is one of many and is not specific.
- Contextual Fit:
- The phrase "a holy city" suggests that Banaras is one among potentially many holy cities. It does not imply exclusivity or specificity, which aligns with the use of "a."
Why Not the Other Options?
- Option 'B' - "an":
- "An" is used before words starting with a vowel sound. Since "holy" starts with a consonant sound (h), this option is incorrect.
- Option 'C' - No article:
- Omitting the article would make the sentence incomplete and awkward in standard English usage. We need an article to specify the noun.
- Option 'D' - "the":
- "The" is a definite article that refers to something specific. While it could imply that Banaras is the only holy city, it is not the intended meaning in this context.
Conclusion
Thus, the appropriate choice is option 'A' - "a", making the sentence "Banaras is a holy city," which accurately describes Banaras as one of many holy cities without implying exclusivity.