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2671
He is . . . . . . . . historian specializing in medieval Europe.
The word 'historian' begins with an audible 'h', a consonant sound, so 'a' is used. While some 'h' words are silent, 'historian' is not one of them. 'An historian' is archaic and nonstandard in most varieties of contemporary English. Therefore, 'a historian' is preferred.
2672
She emailed . . . . . . . . report that summarizes the findings.
The defining relative clause 'that summarizes the findings' identifies a specific report. Definite reference calls for 'the'. Using an indefinite article would not capture the specificity introduced by the clause. Hence, 'the report' is correct.
2673
We need to buy . . . . . . . . dozen pencils for the workshop.
The fixed expression 'a dozen' requires the article 'a'. It functions as a quantifier phrase meaning twelve. Other articles would be unidiomatic. Therefore, 'a dozen pencils' is correct.
2674
He took . . . . . . . . taxi because the buses were on strike.
The noun 'taxi' begins with a consonant sound and is introduced for the first time, so 'a' is appropriate. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. 'The' would imply a specific taxi already known to both parties. Thus, 'a taxi' is correct.
2675
. . . . . . . . patience is essential when learning a new language.
Abstract nouns used in a general sense usually omit the article. Here, 'patience' denotes the concept broadly. 'The patience' would imply a specific instance, which is not intended. Indefinite articles are not used with abstract nouns in generic statements.
2676
They visited . . . . . . . . Louvre while in Paris.
Museums with proper names typically take the definite article 'the'. 'The Louvre' is a unique, well-known institution. Using an indefinite article would imply one among many, which is inaccurate. Hence, 'the' is correct.
2677
She bought . . . . . . . . MP3 player for her brother’s birthday.
The initialism 'MP3' begins with the letter 'M', pronounced 'em', a vowel sound. Consequently, 'an' is required. Article choice is based on pronunciation, not spelling. 'A MP3 player' would be incorrect.
2678
He has . . . . . . . . European passport and a U.S. visa.
Although 'European' begins with 'e', it is pronounced with an initial 'yoo' sound, which is consonantal. Therefore, 'a' is the correct article. 'An' would be phonetically incorrect. The mention is indefinite, justifying 'a'.
2679
We should protect . . . . . . . . environment for future generations.
When referring to the environment as a unique, global system, the definite article 'the' is standard. It denotes a singular, shared referent. Indefinite articles would wrongly suggest one environment among many. Hence, 'the environment' is correct.
2680
She brought . . . . . . . . apple and a sandwich for lunch.
The noun 'apple' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is necessary. The item is newly introduced, which suits an indefinite article. 'A' would not align with the vowel sound. 'The' would imply a previously identified apple.
