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English · Q821

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Competitive Exams · English · question 821

Q821

There were twenty tourists and one guide. The guide asked what we wanted to see. I said that I had never seen . . . . . . . . eagle.

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

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The term 'eagle' is used for the first time in the text. So, we are talking about 'eagle' in general and not pointing out to a specific eagle here. Hence, indefinite article 'an' will be used as 'eagle' begins with vowel sound.