Karim is _ best student in the class.
Correct answer: C. The
- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article
Explanation
Option A, "a," woulbe used if Karim was one of many best students in the class. Option B, "an," would be used if "best student" started with a vowel sound, such as "an excellent student." Option C, In this sentence, "the best student" refers to a specific student in the class, so the definite article "the" is the appropriate choice. Option D, "no article," is not appropriate in this sentence because it refers to a specific student who is the best in the class.
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