Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Articles

Question:

Fill in the blank with the suitable Article from the given options:

Who wishes to take ____ walk with me?

Options:

the

a

one

an

Correct Answer:

a

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → a

Sentence: Who wishes to take a walk with me?

Explanation of all options:

Option 1 → the 

  • Meaning: Refers to something specific or already known.

  • Example: Let’s go to the park (a particular park both know).

  • Why wrong: “Walk” here is not specific — it means any walk, so we don’t use the.

Option 2 → a 

  • Meaning: Used before singular, countable nouns that are not specific.

  • Example: She took a break.

  • Why correct: The sentence means any walk, not a particular one, so a is the right article.

Option 3 → one 

  • Meaning: Refers to a specific number or choice (one in particular).

  • Example: Only one student answered correctly.

  • Why wrong: The sentence doesn’t emphasize the number — it’s about taking a walk generally.

Option 4 → an 

  • Meaning: Used before singular nouns starting with a vowel sound.

  • Example: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

  • Why wrong: “Walk” begins with a consonant sound (w), so an cannot be used.

Final Answer: Option 2 → a
Correct Sentence: Who wishes to take a walk with me?