Question 15
MediumOriginal questionChoose the article that fills the blank.
They travelled across ______ Himalayas on foot.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Mountain ranges take "the": the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Alps.
Worth noting
A single mountain takes no article, as in "Mount Everest", which is why "no article" tempts. A range takes "the".
- Concept
- "The" with mountain ranges
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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