Fill in the blank with appropriate article as required. _ umbrella is of no avail against a thunderstorm.
Correct answer: C. An
- A. The
- B. A
- C. An
- D. No article required
Explanation
"An" umbrella is of no avail against a thunderstorm. The indefinite article "an" is used in this sentence because it introduces the general concept of an umbrella without specifying a particular umbrella. It implies that any umbrella in general would not be effective against a thunderstorm.
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