[amp_mcq option1=”a” option2=”an” option3=”the” option4=”no article” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: no article.
A reception is a formal event, so it is not necessary to use an article. The word “reception” is already specific enough to identify the event.
If we were to use an article, it would be “the”. This is because “the” is used to refer to a specific event that has already been mentioned. For example, if we said “Are you attending the reception for the new CEO?”, we would be assuming that the listener already knows about the reception.
However, in this case, we are simply asking if the listener is attending a reception. We do not know which reception they are referring to, so it is not necessary to use an article.