Question

Fill in the blank using an appropriate article:

Do you know _______ Wilsons? They're a very nice couple.

• A. a
• B. an
• C. the
• D. no article

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Proper nouns in plural form frequently use the article 'the'.

Options C and D: 'The' is a definite article that comes before specific nouns. The proper noun here 'Wilsons' refers to a specific family of the name Wilson. Hence the article 'the' is most appropriate and option C is correct.

Usually, proper nouns in singular form do not use articles. Since the noun here 'Wilsons' is plural, option D is incorrect.

Options A and B:

'A' and 'an' are indefinite articles. They modify nouns that are non specific, or not known, to the reader: 'a lady', 'an apple'.

Since the given noun is specific, options A and B are wrong.