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Which option correctly uses both a definite article and an indefinite article?

'The sun is shining, and a bird is singing' correctly uses 'the' for a unique item (sun) and 'a' for a non-specific item (bird).

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Question: Which option correctly uses both a definite article and an indefinite article?

Answer options:

I saw a cat and the dog running in the park.
She wants an apple, but she doesn't like a orange. ✅ The sun is shining, and a bird is singing.
He lives in an apartment with the view of the city.

Correct answer: The sun is shining, and a bird is singing.

Explanation: 'The sun is shining, and a bird is singing' correctly uses 'the' for a unique item (sun) and 'a' for a non-specific item (bird).

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