The correct answer is: C. a, the
The word “patriot” is a common noun, which means that it can be preceded by either an indefinite article (a/an) or a definite article (the). In this case, the indefinite article is used because the patriot is not a specific patriot, but rather any patriot. The definite article is used because the Army is a specific army.
Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:
- A. the, the
The definite article is used twice in this option. This is incorrect because the patriot is not a specific patriot, but rather any patriot. The Army is also a specific army, so the definite article should only be used once.
- B. an, the
The indefinite article is used twice in this option. This is incorrect because the patriot is not a specific patriot, but rather any patriot. The Army is also a specific army, so the definite article should only be used once.
- C. a, the
The indefinite article is used before “patriot” and the definite article is used before “Army”. This is the correct option because the patriot is not a specific patriot, but rather any patriot. The Army is also a specific army, so the definite article should only be used once.
- D. the, an
The definite article is used before “patriot” and the indefinite article is used before “Army”. This is incorrect because the patriot is not a specific patriot, but rather any patriot. The Army is also a specific army, so the definite article should only be used once.