CHOOSE THE MOST SUITABLE OPTION TO COMPLETE EACH SENTENCE.
Neena got me ______ unique diary on my
birthday?
A a
B an
C the
D no article
U is a vowel!!!
Ans 1:
Class : Class 8
In my opinion, the answer should be option (C) instead of option (A). The statement above is a question, however, no wh- question words (including how) is used. Thus, it is a yes, or no question. Additionally, factoring in the meaning of the statement, it can be understood that this question is meant to reconfirm a fact. Obviously, to reconfirm the fact, one needs to discuss the fact. The article used in case where the object is known to the speaker is the determinate article, or 'the'. Thus, instead of 'a', the answer should be 'the', or option (C).
Ans 2:
Class : Class 10
Yes. What you say is correct but the word 'unique" is pronounced as 'yoo-neek'. So the pronunciation does not have the sound of the vowel 'u'. I have elaborated it below:
AN Umbrella
A University
In the case above, the word 'umbrella' is pronounced with the sound of the vowel 'U'.
While the pronunciation of the word 'university' is done in a distinct manner as mentioned before.
I hope I have been helpful in clearing your doubts.