Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   It points out a particular individual, group or class.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   'The' is called the definite article.

2. Reason

   They are two forms of the same older word.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   'A' and 'an' never contrast in meaning.

3. Reason

   An article stands before a noun.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   'A' is the definite article.

Explanation