Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill up the blank.

He is ________ Newton.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. any
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A Correct answer
Explanation

When using a proper noun to describe someone's qualities (e.g., he is like a Newton), the indefinite article 'a' is used to denote a person of that type. It functions as a common noun in this context.

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