Fill in the blank with the correct article. Choose “No article” if none is needed.
She was my teacher at ________ Oxford University.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → No article
Complete sentence: She was my teacher at Oxford University. "Oxford University" is the name of one particular university.
| Option | When to use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) the | comes before the other form of the name, "the University of Oxford". It is not used before "Oxford University" | He got a seat at the University of Delhi. |
| (2) an | means any one of many. "Oxford University" is the name of one place, and such a name takes no article | She ate an apple after lunch. |
| (3) a | means any one of many, like "an". A name like "Oxford University" takes no article | He bought a new bicycle. |
| (4) No article (answer) | before a name made of a place name and "University" (Delhi University, Oxford University) | My brother studies at Delhi University. |