Multiple choice

Directions: Insert a suitable article from the alternatives given below to complete the following report.

Alternative health therapies include a range of practices and products. Rather than using drugs and surgery, most treatments are intended to help the body heal itself or improve the well-being. Because some of these therapies have not been scientifically verified, some people argue that they do not work. People may choose alternative treatment because they are dissatisfied with conventional medicine, or they prefer not to take drugs. A 2007 survey found that almost one in five adults had visited an alternative health practitioner in _____ previous year.

  1. an

  2. the

  3. a

  4. Article not required
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, a particular year (2006) is mentioned. So, we would use definite article ‘the’ here.

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