I saw . . . . . . . . elephant near the river. A. a B. an C. the D. none of the above

The correct answer is: A. a

The indefinite article “a” is used before singular nouns that refer to a general or unspecified thing or person. In this case, the speaker is not referring to a specific elephant, but rather any elephant.

The indefinite article “an” is used before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, the word “elephant” begins with a consonant sound, so “an” would not be the correct article to use.

The definite article “the” is used before singular nouns that refer to a specific thing or person. In this case, the speaker is not referring to

a specific elephant, so “the” would not be the correct article to use.

None of the above is not a valid option.