Direction: Select the correct article and fill in the blanks.Q. He is ...
To select the correct article and fill in the blank correctly, we need to consider the specific situation and context given in the sentence. In this case, the sentence states "He is ____ President of USA."
The correct article to use in this sentence is "the." Here's why:
Explanation:
The sentence is referring to a specific role or position, which is the President of the USA. The definite article "the" is used to refer to a specific noun that both the speaker and the listener are aware of. In this case, "the President of the USA" is a unique and specific position that everyone knows and recognizes.
Here's a breakdown of the options and why they are incorrect:
A: "an"
- The indefinite article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound or a silent "h." However, in this case, "President" does not begin with a vowel sound, so "an" is not appropriate.
B: "a"
- The indefinite article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. However, in this case, "President" does not begin with a consonant sound, so "a" is not appropriate.
C: "the"
- The definite article "the" is used before a noun when it is already known or when it is the only one of its kind. In this case, "the President of the USA" is a unique and specific position, so "the" is the correct article to use.
D: "All of these"
- This option is incorrect because not all of the given articles (a, an, the) are appropriate in this context. Only "the" is the correct choice.
In conclusion, the correct answer is option C: "the President of USA."
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Direction: Select the correct article and fill in the blanks.Q. He is ...
The correct answer is option 'C', which is "the". Let's understand why "the" is the appropriate article in this sentence.
Identification of the Sentence Structure
- The sentence is structured as "He is ____ President of USA."
- The main subject of the sentence is "He" and the verb is "is".
- The sentence is describing the role or position held by the subject, which is "President of USA".
Understanding the Use of Articles
- Articles are used before nouns to specify whether the noun is definite or indefinite.
- "A" and "an" are indefinite articles used before singular countable nouns when the noun is mentioned for the first time or in a general sense.
- "The" is a definite article used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or known to both the speaker and the listener.
- "All of these" is not an article but a phrase indicating multiple options.
Explanation of the Correct Answer
- In the given sentence, the subject "He" is being referred to as the President of the USA. This refers to a specific role or position.
- As the sentence is specifying a known and specific position, the definite article "the" is used.
- Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - "the".
In summary, the sentence "He is ____ President of USA." requires the definite article "the" to refer to the specific role or position of being the President of the USA.