Fill in the blanks with suitable Article from the given alternatives.

Goa is ____________ beautiful State in India.

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  1. an
  2. the
  3. a
  4. No article

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Option 3 : a
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The correct answer is "a".

Key Points

  •  The given sentence is an example of Articles.
  • 'A' is used before a word beginning with the consonants sound.
  • On pronouncing the word 'beautiful', it gives the consonant sound. So, before 'beautiful' article 'a' will be used.
  • Thus, article 'a' will be the correct answer.

Correct sentence: Goa is a beautiful State in India.

Additional Information

The choice between a and an determined by sound. 

  • before a word beginning with a vowel sound, 'an' is used .
    •  For example an ass, an enemy etc.
  • before a word beginning with a consonant sound 'a' is used
    •   For example a boy, a bat, etc.
  • Article The is used for specific things.
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