EnglishNEB 2076 (old course)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles: a) sun rises in the east. b) honesty is the best policy. c) earth revolves around the sun.

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Answer

a) The sun rises in the east. b) Honesty is the best policy. c) The earth revolves around the sun.


Explanation:

Articles (a, an, the) are used to specify nouns. Here’s the reasoning for each blank:

  1. a) The sun

    • "The" is used because "sun" refers to a specific celestial body (the one we know about). It is a unique entity in this context, so the definite article is required.
  2. b) Honesty

    • No article is used because "honesty" is an abstract noun (a quality or idea) and is used in a general sense. Abstract nouns in general statements typically do not take articles.
  3. c) The earth

    • "The" is used because "earth" here refers to our specific planet (the one we live on). Like "the sun," it is a unique entity in this context, so the definite article is necessary.

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