Fill in the blank with the correct article:
There is ______ eucalyptus tree right behind our school library.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → a
Complete sentence: There is a eucalyptus tree right behind our school library. “Eucalyptus” is spelt with an e, but it begins with the sound “yoo”, which is a consonant sound. It is the first sound, not the first letter, that decides between “a” and “an”.
| Option | When to use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) an | one thing, before a vowel sound | Aman ate an orange after lunch. |
| (2) a (answer) | one thing, before a consonant sound | Priya is studying at a university in Pune. |
| (3) the | a particular thing that is already known | The neem tree we planted last year is now taller than me. |
| (4) No article | plural or uncountable nouns used in a general sense | Mangoes are at their sweetest in May. |