English question from Wildlife Guard exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate articles: During the ceremony, _ eulogy was read to celebrate the life of _ humble person.
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
a, a
While choosing the correct article, it is the sound of the following word that matters, not just the first letter.
1. Why "a" eulogy?
Even though "eulogy" starts with the vowel e, it is pronounced with a consonant "y" sound (like "yoo-lo-gee"). In English, words starting with a "y" sound take the article a.
Example: A university, a European, a eulogy.
2. Why "a" humble person?
The word "humble" begins with a voiced h (the "h" is not silent). Since it starts with a consonant sound, it takes the article a.
Example: A humble person, a house, a happy ending.
(Note: This differs from words like "hour" or "honor," where the "h" is silent and requires "an.")
Correct Sentence: "During the ceremony, a eulogy was read to celebrate the life of a humble person."
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
