Question

Fill in the blank with a suitable article from the options given.
I wish to become ____________ eye surgeon.

• A. the
• B. a
• C. an
• D. a or the

Answer 1

The correct option is C an

1. 'An/A' is used as an indefinite article for a thing or person when the reader doesn't know which one we are referring to out of many nouns. It states the random nature of the subject.
2. 'The' is used as a definite article for a thing or person when the reader knows which one we are exactly referring to. It states the specific nature of the subject.

Option C is correct because 'An' is used with a word 'Eye' having a vowel sound to indicate a single countable noun which is random in nature. Option A is incorrect as 'The' would indicate a specific eye surgeon who the reader doesn't know. Option B is incorrect as A is used for word with a consonant sound. Option D is incorrect as 'the' won't suit the meaning of the sentence as explained. Only A as an article will suit the blank.