Fill in the blank with the most suitable article from the options given below :
A woman is more sensitive than ________ man.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → a
Complete sentence: A woman is more sensitive than a man. "Man" begins with a consonant sound, so the article is a.
| Option | When to use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) a (answer) | A with a singular countable noun can stand for any member of a class: "a woman" here means women in general. In a comparison, the second noun takes the same article, so the two sides match: "a woman ... than a man". | A dog is more loyal than a cat. |
| (2) an | "An" goes before a vowel sound. "Man" begins with a consonant sound. | – |
| (3) the | "The man" would point to one particular man, so a general statement about women would be compared with one person. | – |
| (4) some | "Some" goes with plural or uncountable nouns (some men, some water), not with the singular "man". | – |