Demonstrate the correct use of articles and prepositions:I bought _ umbrella to go out in the rain.
Correct answer: B. An
- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation
The indefinite article "an" is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound. Therefore, "an" is appropriate here because "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound ("u"), and the speaker is referring to any umbrella in general.
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