[amp_mcq option1=”a” option2=”an” option3=”the” option4=”no article” correct=”option4″]
The correct answer is: D. no article
The article “a” or “an” is used before singular nouns that refer to a general or unspecified person or thing. The article “the” is used before singular nouns that refer to a specific person or thing that has already been mentioned or is known to the reader or listener. In the sentence “Arnold is American,” the noun “American” is a singular noun that refers to a specific person, Arnold. Therefore, the article “a” or “an” is not used.
The article “the” is also not used in this sentence because Arnold’s nationality is not being specified. For example, if the sentence were “Arnold is the American who won the race,” then the article “the” would be used because Arnold’s nationality is being specified.
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question “Arnold is . . . . . . . . American” is: D. no article