[amp_mcq option1=”a” option2=”an” option3=”the” option4=”no article” correct=”option4″]
The correct answer is D. no article.
The word “mystery” is a common noun, which means that it refers to a general class of things. In this case, the class of things is mystery novels. Common nouns are not typically preceded by articles, unless they are used in a specific or unique sense. For example, if Mr. Abraham was reading a specific mystery novel called “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” we would say “Mr. Abraham is reading the mystery novel ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles.'” However, since Mr. Abraham simply enjoys reading mystery novels in general, we do not need to use an article.
The other options are incorrect because they are all articles. Articles are words that are used to modify nouns. The three articles in English are “a,” “an,” and “the.” “A” and “an” are indefinite articles, which means that they refer to a general or unspecified thing. “The” is a definite article, which means that it refers to a specific or unique thing.
In this case, we do not need to use an article because Mr. Abraham is not reading a specific mystery novel. He is simply enjoying reading mystery novels in general. Therefore, the correct answer is D. no article.