Correct option is C
The correct option to fill in the blank is (c) the.
Explanation:
The definite article
"the" is used before a noun when referring to something specific and already mentioned or known to the listener. Since
"the refrigerator" refers to a particular refrigerator in the kitchen, "the" is the correct choice.
Example:
· "I put the cake in
the refrigerator." (Referring to a specific refrigerator known to both the speaker and listener.)
Why other options are incorrect:
·
(a) an – Used before singular nouns that start with a vowel sound. (Incorrect because "refrigerator" starts with a consonant sound and refers to a specific object.)
·
(b) No article required – Incorrect because a specific refrigerator is being referred to.
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(d) a – Incorrect because "a" is used for non-specific singular nouns.