Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct article, where necessary, to complete the sentence:

She is _____ untidy girl.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. none of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Untidy' begins with a vowel sound /ʌ/ (as in 'up'), so 'an' is the correct article. The choice of article depends on whether the word starts with a vowel or consonant sound when spoken. Since 'untidy' is pronounced starting with a vowel, it requires 'an.'

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