Question

Replace the underlined article in the given sentence, wherever required, by choosing from the options given:
The mariner sailed across an Atlantic Ocean.

• A. the
• B. a
• C. no change
• D. no article required

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

the

Option B - 'A' can't be used for definite nouns. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'An' can't be used for definite nouns. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - We don't use articles before proper nouns, however, the given sentence has 'Atlantic' as an adjective that describes the common noun 'ocean'. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'The' can be used here the name of the ocean is specified. Thus option A is the correct answer.

'The mariner sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.'