Match the blanks in List - I with suitable articles in List - II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

• (A) Yesterday ____ European called at my office. → (II) a

  • "European" starts with a vowel letter (E) but is pronounced "Yoo-ro-pean" (which begins with a consonant sound /ju:/).
  • We use "a" before words that start with a consonant sound, even if they begin with a vowel letter.
  •  "Yesterday a European called at my office."

• (B) ____ sun shines bright. → (III) the

  • "Sun" is a unique, specific object. We use "the" before unique things like the sun, the moon, the sky, etc.
  •  "The sun shines bright."

• (C) Haven't you had ____ dinner yet? → (IV) No article

  • We do not use articles before names of meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) unless referring to a specific meal.
  •  "Haven't you had dinner yet?"

• (D) I had ____ unexpected encounter. → (I) an

  • "Unexpected" starts with a vowel sound /ʌn/, so we use "an" before it.
  •  "I had an unexpected encounter."