Michael plays _ violin.
Correct answer: A. The
- A. The
- B. An
- C. A
- D. Zero article
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Michael plays the violin."In this case, "the" is used to indicate that Michael plays a specific violin, or that he plays the violin as a musical instrument (as opposed to playing a different instrument). The definite article "the" implies a level of familiarity or specificity, suggesting that the listener knows which violin or that the violin is a known entity.
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