Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
The kindness is a virtue often forgotten.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Kindness
Explanation
• Rule: Abstract nouns (such as kindness, honesty, truth, bravery) do not take an article when used in a general sense.
• Here, the sentence speaks about kindness as a universal virtue in general, not referring to a specific act of kindness.
• Therefore, the definite article 'The' must be omitted.
• Example: Honesty is the best policy. (Not: The honesty...)
Correct Sentence: Kindness is a virtue often forgotten.