Select the appropriate article to complete the sentence: '_____ moon shines brightly tonight.'
Answer
the
The correct answer is the — Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'The moon shines brightly tonight.'
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the noun in the blank – it is 'moon'.
- Check if the noun refers to a specific, unique object.
- Since there is only one moon visible in the sky at a time, it is a definite noun.
- Use the definite article 'the' before a unique noun.
- Therefore, the correct sentence is: 'The moon shines brightly tonight.'
Common mistake: Choosing 'a' instead of 'the' because the noun is assumed to be any moon.
Concept tested: Definite article usage
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