Multiple choice Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct option. Iron is ________ useful metal. a an the No article required Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation 'Iron' is not the only precious metal. Therefore, option 3 is eliminated. Also, word 'useful' does not start with a vowel soundbut has the sound of 'y'. Thus, option 2 is also eliminated. Hence, option 1.