Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: a great.
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This item tests article usage and countability. The phrase “a great” is incomplete without a countable noun (e.g., “a great book/work/scripture”).
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Adjectives require a head noun when used attributively after an article (“a/an/the”). “A great” must be followed by a countable noun; otherwise, the noun phrase is incomplete.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Remove the article to use predicative adjective: “The Bible can be regarded as great.” This also reads correctly and avoids redundancy.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Leaving adjectives without head nouns after articles; overcorrecting to “the Bible” is optional stylistically, not the tested error.
Final Answer:
a great.
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