Question
Download Solution PDFParts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
We were grateful for a book they gave us.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 4)
Key Points
- In the given sentence, the use of the article 'a' is incorrect.
- In this context, the article 'the' should be used because it refers to a specific book that was given to 'us'.
- Example: We were grateful for the book they gave us.
Hence, the correct statement is 'We were grateful for the book they gave us.'
Additional Information
- The definite article 'the' is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader.
- The indefinite article 'a' is used before a noun that is general or not known to the reader.
- Example: I need a book to read. (any book)
- Example: I need the book you recommended. (a specific book)
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