Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option.

William shakespeare was ________ greatest playwright of his time.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. thee
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'the' because when referring to someone as 'the greatest' in a category, we use the definite article 'the' to indicate a unique, specific individual. Shakespeare is being singled out as the one greatest playwright, making 'the' the appropriate choice. 'A' and 'an' are used for non-specific items, while 'thee' is an archaic object pronoun, not an article.

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