Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
____ architect designed ____ modern office building and ____ traditional residential home, showcasing ____ blend of contemporary and classic architectural styles.

Correct option is A

Option A: An; a; a; a (Correct Answer)
Explanation (with Grammar Rules):
First Blank: "____ architect"
Rule: Use "an" before words beginning with a vowel sound.
"Architect" starts with a vowel sound (ar).
Correct article: "an architect"

Second Blank: "____ modern office building"
Rule: Use "a" before words with a consonant sound.
"Modern" starts with a consonant sound (m).
Correct article: "a modern office building"

Third Blank: "____ traditional residential home"
"Traditional" starts with a consonant sound (t).
Correct article: "a traditional residential home"

Fourth Blank: "____ blend of contemporary and classic architectural styles"
"Blend" starts with a consonant sound (b).
Correct article: "a blend..."

Why other options are incorrect:
Option B: A; a; an; a
“A architect” is grammatically incorrect. “Architect” starts with a vowel sound, so it must be “An architect”.

Option C: An; a; a; an
“An blend” is wrong. “Blend” starts with a consonant sound, so it should be “a blend”.

Option D: An; a; an; a
“An traditional residential home” is wrong. “Traditional” starts with a consonant sound.

Correct Sentence:
"An architect designed a modern office building and a traditional residential home, showcasing a blend of contemporary and classic architectural styles."