Question 157 of 239

Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
Biliaminu sent the expensive present to one Miss Sanda of the United African Organization and not to .... of the Central Bank of Nigeria

  • A. the Miss Sanda
  • B. Miss Sanda
  • C. a Miss Sanda
  • D. one Miss Sanda

Correct Answer: A

Explanation
The correct option for completing the sentence is B. Miss Sanda. Explanation of the Correct Answer
  1. Understanding the Context: The sentence states that Biliaminu sent a present to "one Miss Sanda of the United African Organization." The phrase "one Miss Sanda" is used to specify a particular individual, indicating that there may be multiple people with the name Sanda, but this one is distinguished by her affiliation with the United African Organization.
  2. Analyzing the Options:
  3. A. the Miss Sanda: This option is incorrect because the definite article "the" implies that there is a specific Miss Sanda that the reader is already aware of. In this context, the sentence does not provide prior information about a specific Miss Sanda from the Central Bank of Nigeria, making this option awkward and incorrect.
  4. B. Miss Sanda: This is the correct answer. It directly refers to the individual without any unnecessary articles. It maintains the same structure as the first part of the sentence, which is clear and concise. It simply states that the present was not sent to Miss Sanda of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which is straightforward and grammatically correct.
  5. C. a Miss Sanda: This option is also incorrect. The indefinite article "a" suggests that there could be many Miss Sandas, and it introduces ambiguity. It implies that there is no specific Miss Sanda being referred to, which does not align with the context of the sentence where a specific individual is being discussed.
  6. D. one Miss Sanda: While this option might seem similar to the original phrase, it is redundant in this context. The phrase "one Miss Sanda" is already used to introduce the character in the first part of the sentence. Repeating it would not add clarity and would make the sentence unnecessarily repetitive.
Summary of Key Points
  • The correct answer is B. Miss Sanda because it maintains clarity and grammatical correctness.
  • Option A is incorrect due to the use of "the," which implies prior knowledge of a specific individual.
  • Option C introduces ambiguity with "a," suggesting multiple individuals without specificity.
  • Option D is redundant, repeating the phrase "one Miss Sanda" unnecessarily.
Revision Summary
  • The correct completion is B. Miss Sanda.
  • Use "the" for known entities and "a" for general references; avoid redundancy.
  • Clarity and conciseness are key in sentence structure.
  • Always consider the context when choosing articles and descriptors.
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