Fill in the blank with a suitable article

______ darkest cloud has a silver lining.

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  1. An 
  2. A
  3. The 
  4. From

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Option 3 : The 
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The correct answer is 'The'. 

Key Points

  • The most suitable article for the given fill in the blank is 'The'. 
  • The given sentence is an example of a Superlative Degree. 
  • We know that the definite article 'the' is always used before a superlative degree. Here, in the given question darkest' is a superlative degree of 'dark'. 
  • Superlative Degree: This degree denotes the highest degree of quality and is used when one thing/person is compared to all other things/ persons. 
  • The given sentence is an idiomatic expression. Its meaning is: we should never feel hopeless because difficult times always lead to better days.
    • Example: Mohan is the smartest boy in the class. 
  • Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3. 
     

The correct sentence is 'The darkest cloud has a silver lining.' 

Additional Information

  • When any object/person is required to be shown superior to all other objects of its category, the former should be shown as the part of the latter one. 
  • Example: 
    • Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest of all other cricketers. false (2)
    • Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest of all cricketers. right (1) 
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