Why do you travel by . . . . . bus?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Using "a" and "the" depends on how specific or general we want to be when talking about something."A" is used for a non-specific or generic reference. For example, "I travel by a bus" implies any bus in general.
"The" is used when referring to a specific instance or when both the speaker and the listener know which particular bus is being discussed. For instance, "I travel by the bus" could imply a specific bus service or route that is commonly known between the speaker and the listener.
In the above question "Why do you travel by a bus" is more appropriate because it is a general talk rather than any specific bus service or route.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer here.
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I think no article is needed here.
We say : travel by train; travel by bus,etc. Not 'by a bus'
We can use THE article for making it particular and also article A is sweetable to modify it only one. To conclude I am totally confuse to see the option D.
Why D option is correct ?
You can say either "by bus" or "on the bus." (American usage.) The most natural way to say it would be "My daughter takes the bus to school" - but that doesn't answer your preposition question. Grammar Geek You can say either "by bus" or "on the bus." (American usage.)
I think this question is complete without any article
A is Correct Because we must use an article with single countable noun.
Why please explain?
Please explain
Guys please tell me is this platform is ok for competitive Exam's point of view??
Please explain this rule if any, I think this question is wrong
Why not a or the?
A is correct
Please detail mentioned why option d is correct??
Why not a
This question is not correct at all.
Please explain
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between by and bus there is no article used
There should be 'does rise ' because subordinate clause is present indefinit these.
Please clear it
It's a zero article sentence. So we don't have to use any article.
it's not specific and so you cant use 'the'.....
i guess the sentence should be "Why do you travel by bus?"