Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the suitable article:

He is not ____ honorable man.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Honorable' begins with a vowel sound /ɒ/ (like 'ah'), even though it starts with 'h'. The 'h' is silent, so 'an honorable man' is correct. This follows the rule that articles are based on pronunciation, not spelling. 'A honorable' would be incorrect.

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