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**Rule: Use of 'a' vs. 'an' is determined by sound, not by the letter.** The word 'one' starts with the letter 'o' (a vowel), but it is pronounced with a 'w' sound (a consonant sound). Therefore, the correct indefinite article is 'a'. Option (b) is incorrect because 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Option (c) would be used if the man was previously identified. Option (d) is incorrect as a singular countable noun like 'man' requires an article.
2502
He is studying at ___ university in London, but it is not ___ most prestigious one.
**Rule: Use of 'a' before consonant sounds and 'the' for superlatives.** The word 'university' begins with a 'y' sound (a consonant sound), so the indefinite article 'a' is used before it. The phrase 'most prestigious' is a superlative adjective, which requires the definite article 'the' before it to specify a particular one from a group. Option (b) is incorrect because 'an' is used before vowel sounds, not the 'y' sound in 'university'. Option (c) is incorrect because 'the university' would imply a specific, previously mentioned university, which is not the case here, and 'a most prestigious' is grammatically wrong. Option (d) incorrectly uses 'a' before the superlative.
2503
She poured . . . . . . . . milk that had been warmed on the stove.
The relative clause 'that had been warmed on the stove' specifies the milk, rendering it definite. Even though 'milk' is uncountable, definiteness is licensed by the modifier. No article would be too general. Thus, 'the milk' is appropriate.
2504
We reached . . . . . . . . conclusion that further research is needed.
The conclusion is uniquely determined by the discussion context, making it definite. Academic writing often uses 'reach the conclusion' for this reason. Using 'a' would suggest one among several unspecified conclusions. Therefore, 'the conclusion' is correct.
2505
He sent . . . . . . . . SMS to confirm the appointment time.
The initialism 'SMS' begins with 'es', a vowel sound, so 'an' is proper. Article choice follows pronunciation. 'A SMS' would be phonetically incorrect. The message is a first mention and indefinite.
2506
They hiked along . . . . . . . . river until dusk fell.
The river is not specified and is introduced for the first time, so the indefinite article 'a' is correct. 'An' is phonetically incompatible with 'river'. 'The' would imply a particular, known river. Hence, 'a river' fits.
2507
She is reading . . . . . . . . interesting book about migration patterns.
'Interesting' begins with a vowel sound, so 'an' is required. This is a non-specific first mention, which suits an indefinite article. 'A' would be phonetically inappropriate. 'The' would imply a particular book already known.
2508
I don’t have . . . . . . . . information you requested yet.
The postmodifier 'you requested' renders the noun phrase definite by specifying which information. The definite article marks this specificity. Using no article would be inappropriately generic. Therefore, 'the information' is correct.
2509
They sat on . . . . . . . . bench under the old oak tree.
The noun 'bench' is singular, countable, and first mention, so 'a' is used. The initial consonant sound supports 'a'. 'The bench' would imply a specific bench already identified. Thus, 'a bench' is appropriate.
2510
He gave . . . . . . . . best presentation in the entire conference.
Superlatives ('best', 'most effective') require the definite article. They select the top member from a set and are uniquely identifying. Indefinite articles are ungrammatical in this context. Hence, 'the best presentation' is correct.
