Question 5
EasyOriginal questionChoose the article that fills the blank.
My brother is learning to play ______ flute.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
With "play", a musical instrument takes "the": play the flute, the guitar, the tabla.
Worth noting
"A" would mean one flute among many. With "play", the instrument is named as a kind, and takes "the".
- Concept
- "The" with musical instruments
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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