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Which sentence uses the **definite article** correctly?

AThe sun rises in east.
BThe sun rises in the east.
CSun rises in the east.
DA sun rises in the east.
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The sun rises in the east.
Definite article **'the'** is used with unique objects (the sun) and with cardinal directions (the east, the west). **Option B has both correctly.**
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