Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles: Shikha went to see __________…

Correct article: 'a'.

• Use 'the' (definite article) when referring to a specific or previously identified noun.

• Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound (e.g., a book, a pen).

• Use 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound (e.g., an apple, an hour).

Application to the sentence: In 'Shikha went to see __________ palmist yesterday,' the word 'palmist' begins with the consonant sound /p/, so the indefinite article 'a' is correct.

Complete sentence: Shikha went to see a palmist yesterday.