[amp_mcq option1=”a, the, a, a” option2=”a, the, a, an” option3=”a, the, a, the” option4=”the, a, a, the” correct=”option4″]
The correct answer is: D. the, a, a, the
The article “a” is used before singular common nouns that do not refer to a specific person or thing. The article “the” is used before singular common nouns that refer to a specific person or thing. The article “an” is used before singular common nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
In the sentence “The death of the great scientist causes a great loss to the country,” the article “the” is used before the noun “scientist” because it refers to a specific person. The article “a” is used before the noun “loss” because it refers to a general concept. The article “the” is used before the noun “country” because it refers to a specific place.
Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:
- A. a, the, a, a
In this option, the article “a” is used before the nouns “scientist” and “loss.” This is incorrect because the nouns “scientist” and “loss” refer to specific people and things, respectively. The article “a” should be used before singular common nouns that do not refer to specific people or things.
- B. a, the, a, an
In this option, the article “a” is used before the nouns “scientist” and “loss.” This is incorrect because the nouns “scientist” and “loss” refer to specific people and things, respectively. The article “a” should be used before singular common nouns that do not refer to specific people or things. The article “an” should be used before singular common nouns that begin with a vowel sound. However, the noun “loss” does not begin with a vowel sound.
- C. a, the, a, the
In this option, the article “a” is used before the nouns “scientist” and “loss.” This is incorrect because the nouns “scientist” and “loss” refer to specific people and things, respectively. The article “a” should be used before singular common nouns that do not refer to specific people or things. The article “the” should be used before singular common nouns that refer to specific people or things.
- D. the, a, a, the
In this option, the article “the” is used before the nouns “scientist” and “country.” This is correct because the nouns “scientist” and “country” refer to specific people and things, respectively. The article “a” is used before the noun “loss” because it refers to a general concept.