Complete the following sentence by using the correct Article from the options given below:
Honest men speak ________ truth.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → the
Complete sentence: Honest men speak the truth.
| Option | When to use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) an | "An" goes before a vowel sound and a singular countable noun. "Truth" begins with a consonant sound. | He ate an apple. |
| (2) a | "A truth" means one true statement among many. Honest men speak the whole true facts, not just "a truth". | She bought a new pen. |
| (3) the (answer) | The is used before a noun when it means one known or particular thing. "The truth" means the true facts about the matter in hand, and the expressions speak the truth and tell the truth always take "the" in everyday English. | Always tell the truth, even when it is hard. |
| (4) no article | Without the article, "truth" is used only for truth as an idea ("Truth always wins"). The everyday expression is "speak the truth". | – |