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Question

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

She gave me __________ antique bed cover.

The correct answer is

 an

Choosing the Correct Article for 'Antique'

The sentence requires an indefinite article before the noun phrase "antique bed cover". The choice between "a" and "an" depends on the sound of the first letter of the word immediately following the blank.

  • The word following the blank is "antique".
  • "Antique" begins with a vowel sound (/æ/).
  • The rule is to use "an" before words starting with a vowel sound.
  • Therefore, "an" is the correct article.

The options "than" and "enough" are incorrect as they are not articles used in this context.

The completed sentence is: She gave me an antique bed cover.

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