Select the correct sentence:
2024
Select the correct sentence:
- A.
She is the only child of her parents.
- B.
She is a only child of her parents.
- C.
She is an only child of her parents.
- D.
She is only child of her parents.
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Correct answer: A
The definite article 'the' is used when referring to a specific, unique person or thing. In this sentence, 'the only child' indicates that she is the sole child, which is a unique role. Using 'a' or 'an' would imply she is one of several possible only children, which contradicts the intended meaning. Omitting the article altogether makes the phrase grammatically incomplete. Therefore, 'the' is required for both grammatical correctness and clarity.