Question

Fil in the blanks with the correct option.
Is that___"8" or___"B"? Ican't read it.

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Correct Usage of Articles with Numbers and Letters 

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 number "8" is pronounced as "eight," which starts with a vowel sound.
• Thus, "an" is used before "8."
• The letter "B" is pronounced as "bee," which starts with a consonant sound.
• Thus, "a" is used before "B."

Step 3: Correct Usage

The correct usage is:

"an 8, a B"

Final Answer:

Thus, the correct answer is (C) "an, a".