Select the most appropriate article(s) to fill in the blanks.
I was in ________ state of unconsciousness for about half ________ hour.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. a ; an.
First blank:
The phrase 'a state of unconsciousness' is correct because 'state' is a singular countable noun, and 'a' is used before singular countable nouns starting with a consonant sound.
Second blank:
The phrase 'an hour' is correct because 'hour' starts with a silent 'h,' making the first sound a vowel. Therefore, 'an' is used.
Final sentence:
I was in a state of unconsciousness for about half an hour.