Fill in the blank with the suitable article: I think ___ woman over there has…
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Fill in the blank with the suitable article:
I think ___ woman over there has lost her purse. She must be feeling awful.
- A.
An
- B.
The
- C.
A
- D.
No article
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Correct answer: B
Answer: 'The'.
Use 'the' because the speaker is referring to a specific woman identified by the phrase "over there." The definite article is used when a particular person or thing is being pointed out.
Why 'a' is incorrect: 'A' would introduce any woman in a non-specific way, but the context points to a particular woman.
Why 'an' is incorrect: 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. "Woman" begins with a consonant sound (/w/), so 'an' cannot be used.
Why no article is incorrect: Singular countable nouns normally require an article; omitting it here is ungrammatical.
Tip: If the speaker identifies or points to a specific person, use 'the'. If the person is not identified, use 'a' or 'an' according to the initial sound of the following word.
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