The horse is a friend of _.
Correct answer: A. man
- A. man
- B. a man
- C. the man
- D. an man
Explanation
"The horse is a friend of man."Here's why:- "man" is a general term, referring to humanity or people in general, so no article is needed.- This sentence is an idiomatic expression, meaning that horses are generally friendly to people.
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