Choose the words that have been omitted in the given sentence.
Courage is ability that enables us to face the challenges life.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → the, of
Article "the" and the preposition "of":
- The is used before a noun made definite by the clause that follows it: "the ability that enables us ...". The clause tells us which ability is meant.
- Of shows that something belongs to or comes from something else: "the challenges of life" = the challenges that life brings.
- Complete sentence: Courage is the ability that enables us to face the challenges of life.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: a, of — Incorrect. "Ability" begins with a vowel sound, so "a ability" is wrong. It would have to be "an".
Option 2: the, for — Incorrect. We face the challenges of life. "Challenges for life" changes the sense to challenges meant for life, which does not fit.
Option 3: a, the — Incorrect.
- "A ability" is wrong before a vowel sound.
- "the challenges the life" leaves out the needed preposition.