Which sentence correctly uses the article?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. She is studying at a university in Mosul.
- Step 1: 'University' begins with a consonant sound /j/, so it takes 'a'. Step 2. City names such as Mosul take no article. Answer: She is studying at a university in Mosul. Why not the others: 'an university' is wrong because of the consonant sound; 'the Mosul' and 'a Mosul' add unnecessary articles.
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