Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Kiara was born in India but she went to ______ university in ________ United Kingdom.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. a; the.
Context: The phrase refers to Kiara attending one specific university (not any university in general), so the indefinite article 'a' is appropriate before 'university.' Since 'United Kingdom' is a proper noun that requires the definite article, 'the' is necessary before it.
Meaning of the words:
a: Indefinite article used before singular, countable nouns when mentioning something for the first time.
the: Definite article used before unique entities or proper nouns like 'United Kingdom.'
Correct word: a; the
Reason:Use 'a' before 'university' because it refers to one institution among many, and 'the' before 'United Kingdom' as it is the official country name.
Final Sentence:Kiara was born in India but she went to a university in the United Kingdom.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.