Ghani Khan is_ of Pashto.
Correct answer: C. the John Keats
- A. John Keats
- B. a John Keats
- C. the John Keats
- D. like John Keats
Explanation
The correct answer is 'the John Keats'. In literature, when a proper noun is used symbolically to represent a certain quality, role, or influence, the article 'THE' is used. Ghani Khan is being compared to John Keats in terms of his contribution to Pashto literature, hence 'the John Keats'. The other options do not correctly apply the symbolic use of the article or the noun.Generally, we don't use the article 'THE' with a proper noun but if the proper noun is used as a symbol as in our question, we use the article 'THE' with a proper noun.
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