Question

Fill the blank [14] in the given passage with the most appropriate option.

• A. the
• B. a
• C. an
• D. No article required

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

1. An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
2. 'The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.

Option C is correct as 'The' indicates something specific in the context of the passage. 'The top' means the highest point or uppermost point of something. It shows the unique nature of the subject. Option A is incorrect as 'A top' doesn't make any sense. Option B is incorrect because 'An' is used with a word having a vowel sound. Option D is incorrect as an article is required to carry out the meaning of the sentence.