Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct article from the given options to fill in the blank.

________ Sun rises in __________ east.

  1. A, the

  2. The, the

  3. The, an

  4. A, an
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Both 'the Sun' and 'the east' require definite articles because they refer to unique entities - there is only one Sun in our solar system, and 'east' as a cardinal direction is a fixed concept. The pattern 'The [unique celestial body] rises in the [cardinal direction]' is standard.

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