[amp_mcq option1=”a” option2=”an” option3=”the” option4=”no article” correct=”option4″]
The correct answer is: D. no article
The word “man” in the sentence “Every man is mortal” is a common noun, not a proper noun. Common nouns refer to general classes of things, while proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things. In this case, “man” is referring to all humans, not a specific man. Therefore, no article is needed.
The other options are incorrect because they are all articles. Articles are words that come before nouns to indicate whether the noun is specific or general. The article “a” is used before singular nouns that refer to general classes of things. The article “an” is used before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound. The article “the” is used before singular nouns that refer to specific people, places, or things.
In the sentence “Every man is mortal,” the word “man” is referring to all humans, not a specific man. Therefore, no article is needed.