Correct option is B
The correct option is (b) a.
Explanation:
The sentence asks whether the listener possesses any raincoat — not a specific one that was previously mentioned. The speaker is asking about any raincoat in general. Therefore, the indefinite article a is appropriate.
Grammatical Rule (English):
- Use a before singular countable nouns beginning with a consonant sound, when referring to something in a non-specific or general sense.
- Use the when referring to a specific, already known noun.
- Use an before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound.
Correct answer – a:
The word raincoat begins with the consonant sound /r/, so the indefinite article a is used. The question is asking about any raincoat, not a specific one.
(Hindi meaning: क्या आपके पास एक रेनकोट है?)
Example: Can I borrow a pen from you?
Explanation of Other Options:
- (a) no article – An article is required before a singular countable noun like raincoat.
- (c) an – Used before vowel sounds; raincoat begins with the consonant sound /r/, so an is incorrect.
- (d) the – The definite article; used for a specific raincoat already known to both parties. Since no specific raincoat has been referred to earlier, the is inappropriate.
So the correct answer is (b)