The old man's head shook from side to side like ... ripe fruit
in the wind ready to drop.
a) any
b) -
c) the
d) a
Which answer is correct in the test?
An article problem
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Re: An article problem
(b) and (d) are both admissible. 'Fruit', although generally non-count, can under certain circumstances be treated as countable.