Fill in the blank with correct article. _____ thing of beauty is a joy forever.
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Fill in the blank with correct article.
_____ thing of beauty is a joy forever.
- A.
the
- B.
a
- C.
an
- D.
some
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Correct answer: B
Answer: "a"
Why "a" is correct: Use the indefinite article "a" before a singular countable noun that begins with a consonant sound. "Thing" begins with the consonant sound /θ/, so "a thing of beauty is a joy forever" is correct.
Why "the" is wrong: "the" is the definite article used for specific or previously mentioned nouns; this sentence makes a general statement, so "the" is not appropriate.
Why "an" is wrong: "an" is used before words starting with a vowel sound; "thing" starts with a consonant sound, so "an" is incorrect.
Why "some" is wrong: "some" indicates an indefinite quantity and is used with plural or uncountable nouns, not as an article before a singular countable noun like "thing."
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