Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a)
The.
The sentence refers to a
specific book already known to the listener/reader—“the book you were looking for.” Hence, the definite article
the is required.
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Grammatical rule involved (English):
The definite article
“the” is used before a noun when it refers to something
specific or already identified, especially when followed by a defining clause (e.g.,
the book you were looking for).
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व्याकरण नियम (Hindi):
जब किसी संज्ञा से पहले ऐसा विवरण दिया गया हो जिससे वह
विशेष/पहचानी हुई हो जाए, तो उसके पहले
the का प्रयोग किया जाता है। यहाँ
you were looking for उस पुस्तक को विशेष बना रहा है।
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Meanings / role of the other options:
• (b)
No article: Incorrect because the noun is specific.
• (c)
A: Used for non-specific singular nouns; not suitable here.
• (d)
An: Used before vowel sounds; not applicable.
Thus, the correct option is
(a) The.