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Read the sentence.

The wingspan of a condor can reach nine feet.

Which word is the definite article?

a.) The

b.) Can

c.) Of

d.) Nine​

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Answer:

D. The

Step-by-step explanation:

Definite article ‘The’ is used to introduce a noun phrase or it preceeds noun when the listener already knows what the speaker is referring to . Definite article also indicates the things that has been already mentioned or is acknowledged commonly.

Some of the uses of definite article ‘the’ are:

1. To refer something that has been already mentioned.

2. It is used in a sentence or a clause where particular object or person is identified.

3. To refer to the unique person or object.

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