Question

Fil in the blanks with the correct option.
He is____M.P and his wife is____M.L.A

• A. a,an
• B. a,the
• C. an,a
• D. an, an

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Correct Usage of Articles with Abbreviations

Step 1: Understanding the Rule

The general rule for articles: 

• Use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound.
• Use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Step 2: Applying the Rule

• The abbreviation "M.P." (Member of Parliament) is pronounced as "em-pee", which starts with a vowel sound.
• Thus, "an" is used before "M.P."
• The abbreviation "M.L.A." (Member of Legislative Assembly) is pronounced as "em-el-ay", also starting with a vowel sound.
• Thus, "an" is used before "M.L.A."

Step 3: Correct Usage

The correct usage is:

"an M.P., an M.L.A."

Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is (D) "an, an".