Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
We have carried out an successful raid on a fraudulent minister.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. a successful raid.
The article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound (e.g., "an apple," "an elephant").
The article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound (e.g., "a cat," "a dog").
In this case, "successful" begins with the consonant sound /s/, so the correct article is "a", not "an."
Hence, the correct sentence is:- "We have carried out a successful raid on a fraudulent minister."