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Competitive Exams · English · question 798

Q798

I need . . . . . . . . onion and . . . . . . . . tomato for salad.

A.
the, the
B.
an, a
Answer
C.
an, the
D.
the, a

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Indefinite articles 'a' or 'an' are used when the noun is not specific or the noun is common. 'Onion' begins with vowel sound and takes 'an' article while 'tomato' begins with consonant sound and takes 'a' article.