Direction: Select the correct article and fill in the blanks.Q. There ...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 'b' - "a".
Explanation:
In this sentence, we are talking about "a new English book" which means we are referring to a book that is not specific or known to the listener or reader. Since the noun "book" begins with a consonant sound, we use the indefinite article "a" before it.
Rules:
When to use the indefinite article "a":
- Before a singular countable noun that begins with a consonant sound.
- When introducing something for the first time or when the listener/reader is not aware of the specific item.
Examples:
- I saw a car on the street.
- She bought a dress for the party.
- He has a dog.
Incorrect options:
- Option 'a' - "an" is incorrect because we use "an" before a singular countable noun that begins with a vowel sound. In this case, the noun "book" begins with a consonant sound, so we use "a" instead of "an".
- Option 'c' - "the" is incorrect because "the" is a definite article used to refer to something specific or known to the listener/reader. In this sentence, we are not referring to a specific book, but rather a new English book in general.
- Option 'd' - "All of these" is incorrect because it suggests that all the articles (a, an, and the) can be used in this sentence, which is not true. Only the indefinite article "a" is correct in this context.
Conclusion:
The correct article to fill in the blank in the given sentence is "a" (option 'b').