Which of the following sentences uses an Article INCORRECTLY?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → What is a time of your arrival?
The error is the use of the indefinite article "a" before the word "time" in this specific context.
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When the word time is followed by a defining phrase (like "of your arrival"), it refers to a specific, unique moment. In such cases, the definite article "the" must be used.
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The speaker is asking for the specific time they will arrive.
Correction: What is the time of your arrival?