English question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Choose the sentence in which the use of articles is grammatically and contextually correct.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
The committee reached a unanimous decision after the long discussion.
Articles (a, an, the) can be tricky because their use often depends on the sound of the following word rather than just the first letter. Here is why D is the winner and what is wrong with the others:
Detailed Analysis
A) She is a expert in medieval literature...
The Error: "Expert" begins with a vowel sound. It should be "an expert."
B) He was appointed the head of department...
The Error: In this context, it should be "head of the department." When referring to a specific, singular department within a known institution, the definite article "the" is required.
C) An honest administrator is essential for a effective governance.
The Error: While "An honest" is correct (because "honest" starts with a vowel sound), "a effective" is wrong. It should be "an effective" because "effective" starts with a vowel.
D) The committee reached a unanimous decision after the long discussion.
Why it's Correct: This is the "trick" question of the bunch. Even though "unanimous" starts with the vowel u, it is pronounced with a consonant "y" sound (like yoo-nan-i-mus). Therefore, the article "a" is grammatically correct.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
