The Earth revolves around -.
Correct answer: B. The sun
- A. A sun
- B. The sun
- C. Sun
- D. Some sun
Explanation
The correct answer is 'the sun' because it specifically refers to our unique star. In English grammar, unique entities like our Sun require the definite article 'the' to indicate their singular importance.Option A ('a sun') is incorrect because it implies any star, not specifically our Sun. Option C ('Sun') lacks the necessary article, making it ambiguous. Lastly, Option D ('some sun') suggests an indefinite quantity, which does not apply when referring to a specific celestial body.
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