Fill in the blank with the correct article:
The auto driver missed the turning and had to take ______ U-turn near the petrol pump.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → a
Complete sentence: The auto driver missed the turning and had to take a U-turn near the petrol pump. “U-turn” begins with the letter U, which is said “yoo”. This is a consonant sound.
| Option | When to use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) a (answer) | one thing, before a consonant sound; the first sound decides, not the first letter | Ravi bought a used scooter from his neighbour. |
| (2) an | before a vowel sound | The driver stopped for an elderly woman at the crossing. |
| (3) the | a particular thing already known; the U-turn is named here for the first time | The auto we took yesterday had a flat tyre. |
| (4) No article | plural or uncountable nouns used in a general sense; “U-turn” is a singular noun that can be counted, so it needs an article | Autos wait outside the station all night. |