Select the correct sentence:
2023
Select the correct sentence:
- A.
She is an European.
- B.
She is a European.
- C.
She is the European.
- D.
She is European.
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Correct answer: B
The choice of article depends on the sound at the beginning of the word and the context. The word 'European' starts with a /j/ sound, which is a consonant sound, so 'a' is used instead of 'an'.
The definite article 'the' is used when referring to a specific person or thing. In this case, 'the European' would imply a particular individual, which is not indicated.
Omitting the article, as in 'She is European,' is acceptable in some contexts (e.g., general statements), but when referring to a person as a national, an article is typically required.