Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Articles

Question:

Fill in the blank with a suitable Article if necessary :

I don't think ________ mother is home yet.

Options:

a

an

the

zero article

Correct Answer:

zero article

Explanation:

The correct answer is OPTION 4 - zero article
When we refer to close family members like mother, father, brother, etc., in a general or personal sense, no article is used.

Here, “I don't think mother is home yet” refers to one's own mother in an informal/personal context, so zero article is correct.

  • “a/an mother” → incorrect (mother is specific, not general countable usage here)

  • “the mother” → would imply a specific mother in a formal or defined context

The complete sentence would be: "I don't think mother is home yet."