I think _ man over there is very ill. He can't stand on his feet.
Correct answer: C. The
- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation
I think the man over there is very ill. He can't stand on his feet.Explanation of the article used:"the" before "man": The definite article "the" is used here because the speaker is referring to a specific man that both the speaker and the listener can identify or see. It indicates that there is only one man being talked about in the particular location indicated (over there).
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