Question

I think I will buy _____ new shirt for my father
1.a
2.an
3.the
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Answer 1

Answer:

1. a

Explanation:

the article to be used is 'a' since 'new' starts with a consonant

Answer 2

I think I will buy a  new shirt for my father

The blank can only be filled with the letter a, an or the

• "an" cannot be used as "an" comes only before a vowel.
• For example: an apple

• "the" cannot be used as the meaning is not specific.
• For example: Adam was the first man
• So for the above fill in the blank, the correct answer is "a"