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Competitive Exams · English · question 958

Q958

I was ill, so I went to see . . . . . . . . doctor who has a clinic beside my home.

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
We use the definite article 'the' when the noun is followed by a clause or phrase which identifies it. In the given sentence, the 'doctor' is identified with the clause 'who has a clinic beside my home'. Option C is correct here since we are referring to a specific doctor.