Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make the sentence meaningful.
By showing _______ united strength, we may scare the opposition.

Correct option is C

✔️ The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) a.
Correct sentence: “By showing a united strength, we may scare the opposition.”
Explanation: “ United strength” begins with a consonant sound (‘yu’), so we use the article “a” and not “an.”
Grammatical rule used: Use “a” before words that begin with a consonant sound, even if the first letter is a vowel (e.g., a university, a united team).
✦ Hindi explanation: 'United' शब्द का उच्चारण 'यूनाइटेड' (consonant sound) से शुरू होता है, इसलिए उसके पहले "a" का प्रयोग होता है।
Meanings of other options:
· (a) an – used before vowel sounds. ❌
· (b) any – refers to nonspecific items, not suitable here. ❌
· (d) no – negative article, changes the meaning. ❌