Identify the correct use of articles: "She is ___ university student."

A a

B an

C the

D no article needed

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

"University" starts with a /juː/ sound (consonant sound), so "a" is correct, not "an." Articles are based on sound, not spelling.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Identify the correct use of articles: "She is ___ university student."" is Option A: a.

The other options — B) an, C) the, D) no article needed — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: "University" starts with a /juː/ sound (consonant sound), so "a" is correct, not "an." Articles are based on sound, not spelling.

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Identify the correct use of articles: "She is ___ university student."

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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