Demonstrate the correct use of articles and prepositions.Who is _ lady in _ picture?
Correct answer: D. The ... the
- A. The ... an
- B. A ... the
- C. The... a
- D. The ... the
Explanation
The definite article "the" is used in the phrase "the lady in the picture" because it refers to a specific woman who is already known to the speaker and possibly the listener or is identifiable within the context of the conversation or the picture itself. Here's why "the" is appropriate.
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