Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the given options and fill blank (ii).

Honesty (i) __________ truthfulness in word and deed. (ii) ________ honest man always says what he really (iii) _____. He hates (iv) _____ a lie. He always means what he says. He is frank. If he likes or dislikes anything, he says (v) ________ plainly. He prefers to be put to (vi) ________ rather than say what he believes to be (vii) _____. He is true to (viii) _____ word. He never backs out of his promise.

  1. The

  2. A

  3. An

  4. One

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The article 'An' is required before 'honest man' because 'honest' begins with a vowel sound (/ɒ/ or /ɑː/ sound) despite starting with the consonant 'h'. The rule is based on pronunciation, not spelling. 'A' is used before consonant sounds, 'An' before vowel sounds. 'The' suggests a specific, previously mentioned man, which doesn't fit here.