Choose the correct article in English grammar, that completes the sentence:

I wish I had ___ magic carpet.

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OSSSC LSI, Forester & Forest Guard Official Paper (Held On: 25 Apr, 2024 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 1)

Key Points

The primary issue in the sentence is the omission of the article "a" before the term "magic carpet."
Singular countable nouns typically require an article ("a" or "an").
The correct phrase should be "a magic carpet," ensuring grammatical correctness and clarity.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: "I wish I had a magic carpet."

Additional Information

a: The article "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.
an: The article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.
the: The article "the" is used to refer to specific or previously mentioned nouns.
No Article Required: This option is used when no article is needed, typically with plural or uncountable nouns