Identify the sentence with the incorrect article:
(A) She is learning to play the piano.
(B) We saw a honest man at the park.
(C) An hour passed quickly.
(D) They found a solution to the problem.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is: OPTION 2 - (B) Only ( We saw a honest man at the park.)
(A) She is learning to play the piano.
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The is correctly used when talking about playing musical instruments.
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Correct.
(B) We saw a honest man at the park.
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Incorrect.
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"Honest" starts with a vowel sound ("onest" because 'h' is silent).
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So, it should be "an honest man," not "a honest man."
(C) An hour passed quickly.
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An is correctly used because "hour" has a silent "h" and begins with a vowel sound.
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Correct.
(D) They found a solution to the problem.
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A is correctly used because "solution" starts with a consonant sound.
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Correct.