Question

Choose the correct sentence from the following:

• A. We need the water and the air to live.
• B. We need the water and air to live.
• C. We need water and air to live.
• D. We need water and the air to live.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. We need water and air to live.

• “Water” and “air” are uncountable nouns used in a general sense, so we do not use “the” before them.

• The sentence talks about water and air in general, not specific ones.

❌ Why others are incorrect:

• A) the water and the air – refers to specific water and air

• B) the water and air – inconsistent article usage

• D) water and the air – inconsistent article usage