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/theb)the/the/no articlec)a/the/ad)no article/the/no articlee)an/the/aCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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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.

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Understanding Article Usage
In the sentence provided, the correct option is 'A' because of the specific roles that articles play in English grammar.
Identifying the Articles
- 'a': This is an indefinite article used before singular nouns that are not specifically identified. It indicates that the noun refers to one of many possible options.
- 'the': This is a definite article used to refer to specific nouns that are already known to the reader or listener. It indicates that the noun is unique or has already been mentioned.
Sentence Breakdown
1. 'RPeary was a famous American polar traveler.'
- The use of 'a' here is appropriate because RPeary is one among many famous American polar travelers. The article introduces him as a member of a larger category.
2. 'He was the first to reach the North Pole in 1909.'
- The phrase 'the first' indicates a specific individual who achieved that status, hence 'the' is used.
- Similarly, 'the North Pole' is a specific geographical location known universally, so it requires the definite article 'the.'
Conclusion
Using articles correctly enhances clarity and precision in communication. In this case, option 'A' effectively conveys the intended meaning by distinguishing between general and specific references.

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