Fill in the blanks with the correct article. Write ‘None’ ...
To determine the correct article to fill in the blank, we need to consider the rules of article usage in English.
1. The definite article "the" is used when we are referring to a specific noun that is known to both the speaker and the listener. For example, "the cat" refers to a specific cat that both the speaker and the listener are aware of.
2. The indefinite article "a" is used when we are referring to a non-specific noun. It is used before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound. For example, "a dog" refers to any dog, not a specific one.
3. The indefinite article "an" is used before a singular noun that begins with a vowel sound. For example, "an apple" refers to any apple, not a specific one.
Applying these rules to the given sentence, "My father's favourite newspaper is _____ Times of India," we can see that:
- The noun "Times of India" is a specific newspaper.
- The noun "Times of India" starts with a consonant sound ("t" sound).
Based on these observations, the correct article to fill in the blank is "a." Therefore, the correct answer is option B: a.
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