English Grammar
Fill in the Blanks
पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank. Can you give me ___________ piece of cake?
Select the most appropriate article to fill in the blank. Can you give me ___________ piece of cake?
पर्याय (Options):
A
the
B
No article required
C
an
D
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
a
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (4)
The correct answer is "a".
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• The word "a" is an indefinite article used before singular, countable nouns.
• It implies any member of a group, not a specific one.
• In the sentence, the phrase "a piece of cake" refers to any piece of cake, indicating an unspecified or unidentified piece.
• "Piece of cake" is a singular countable noun phrase, and it begins with a consonant sound. Therefore, "a" is used instead of "an" which is used before vowel sounds.
• Using "a" indicates that it doesn't matter which piece of cake is given, just that one is given.
Therefore, the correct answer is "option 4".