Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Is a bee _____ insect?

• A. a
• B. an
• C. no article
• D. the

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

an

An indefinite article is used when we are talking generally about something whereas a definite article is used when we are talking about something specific.

The indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an'. An is used before a word starting with a vowel or vowel sound.

A definite article is an article that tells the uniqueness of something.The is the only definite article.

As the blank is followed by the word 'insect' which represents a class of things and starts with the vowel 'i' , so the blank will take the indefinite article 'an'.

Is a bee an insect?

The correct answer is option B) an.