Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Articles

Question:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the sentence.

'Can you speak in _____ Sanskrit?'

Options:

a

an

the

No Article

Correct Answer:

No Article

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → No Article

Here's why:

  • Sanskrit is a specific, identifiable language, not a general concept. Therefore, using articles like "a" or "the" wouldn't be appropriate.
  • Languages, in general, are often used without articles when referred to in a broad sense. This is because the focus is on the ability to speak the language, not on a specific variety or instance of it.
  • Hence it would be "Can you speak in Sanskrit?"