Choose the most appropriate article to fill in the blank:
Many ______ traveller has lost the way in these thick forests.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → a
Complete sentence: Many a traveller has lost the way in these thick forests. The noun “traveller” and the verb “has” are singular, and “traveller” begins with a consonant sound.
| Option | When to use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) a (answer) | “Many a” means many, but it is always followed by a singular noun and a singular verb | Many a farmer has lost his crop to the floods. |
| (2) an | before a word that begins with a vowel sound | Many an artist has painted this lake. |
| (3) the | one particular person or thing; “Many” is never followed by “the” before a singular noun | The traveller in the red jacket asked us for water. |
| (4) No article | “Many” without “a” needs a plural noun and a plural verb | Many tourists visit this fort in winter. |