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Let's solve each sentence one by one and explain the correct use of articles (a, an, the).

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1. We can see _____ stars at night.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (c) the

Explanation:
We use "the" when referring to specific or unique things. Stars in the sky are generally referred to collectively as "the stars", because we're talking about all the stars visible at night — a specific, known group.
So, "the stars" is correct.

> ✔ "We can see the stars at night."

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2. I saw _____ eagle sitting on my terrace.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (b) an

Explanation:
We use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound. "Eagle" starts with a vowel sound ("e"), so we use "an".
Also, since it's a general, non-specific eagle (not a particular one), we don't use "the".

> ✔ "I saw an eagle sitting on my terrace."

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3. We will be going to _____ zoo tomorrow.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (c) the

Explanation:
We use "the" before unique or specific places like "the zoo", "the school", "the hospital", etc., even if there are multiple such places. When we say "go to the zoo", we mean a general visit to any zoo, but it's still considered a specific place type.

> ✔ "We will be going to the zoo tomorrow."

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4. My mother gave me _____ five rupee coin to get a pen for myself.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (b) an

Explanation:
"Five rupee coin" starts with a vowel sound ("f" is pronounced as /faɪv/, which begins with a vowel sound). So we use "an" before it.
Even though it's a specific coin, it's being used generically — just one coin among many possible ones.

> ✔ "My mother gave me an five rupee coin..."
Wait — actually, this is a common mistake! The word "five" starts with a consonant sound (/faɪv/), so we should use "a", not "an".

But wait — let's clarify:

- "Five" is pronounced /faɪv/ → starts with consonant sound → use "a"
- So, "a five rupee coin" is correct.

But here’s the issue: "five rupee coin" is a compound noun. Still, the article depends on the sound of the first word.

Since "five" starts with a consonant sound, we use "a".

So, correct answer: (a) a

> ✔ "My mother gave me a five rupee coin..."

But the image shows (b) an ticked — that’s incorrect.

👉 Correction: The correct answer is (a) a, not (b) an.

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5. Gyansi went to _____ school by her school bus.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (c) the

Explanation:
We use "the" before institutions like school, college, hospital, etc., when referring to the place where someone goes regularly.
"School" here means the specific school she attends.

> ✔ "Gyansi went to the school by her school bus."

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6. _____ aeroplane was flying high in the sky.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (a) a

Explanation:
"Aeroplane" starts with a vowel letter 'a', but the sound is /ˈɛərəpleɪn/ → starts with a vowel sound? Actually, no — it starts with a schwa + r sound, but the initial sound is /æ/, which is a vowel sound?

Wait: "Aeroplane" is pronounced /ˈɛːrəpleɪn/ or /ˈɛərəpleɪn/ — the first sound is /ɛː/ or /ɛə/, which is a vowel sound.

So, we use "an" before words starting with a vowel sound.

Yes! Even though it starts with 'a', the pronunciation begins with a vowel sound.

So, "an aeroplane" is correct.

✔ Correct answer: (b) an

> ✔ "An aeroplane was flying high in the sky."

Note: In British English, it's often said as "an aeroplane", even though it starts with 'a'. Because the pronunciation starts with a vowel sound.

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7. Mom please tell me _____ story of snowwhite.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (c) the

Explanation:
We use "the" when referring to a specific, well-known story. "Snow White" is a famous fairy tale, so we refer to "the story of Snow White" — the specific one.

> ✔ "Mom, please tell me the story of Snow White."

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8. Karan has not even read _____ single word since morning.

(a) a (b) an (c) the

✔ Correct answer: (a) a

Explanation:
We use "a" before "single" because "single" starts with a consonant sound. Also, "a single word" is a fixed expression meaning "even one word".

> ✔ "Karan has not even read a single word since morning."

This is a common idiom — "not even a single word".

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

| Q | Correct Option | Explanation |
|---|----------------|-----------|
| 1 | (c) the | Specific stars in the sky |
| 2 | (b) an | "eagle" starts with vowel sound |
| 3 | (c) the | "the zoo" is standard usage |
| 4 | (a) a | "five" starts with consonant sound (/faɪv/) → "a" |
| 5 | (c) the | Specific school she attends |
| 6 | (b) an | "aeroplane" starts with vowel sound → "an" |
| 7 | (c) the | Specific story of Snow White |
| 8 | (a) a | "a single word" is idiomatic |

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⚠️ Note: In your image, Q4 is marked as (b) an, but it should be (a) a. That is incorrect.

✔ Corrected Answer Key:

1. (c) the
2. (b) an
3. (c) the
4. (a) a ← correction
5. (c) the
6. (b) an
7. (c) the
8. (a) a

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