Fill in the article (countable singular noun) “We had ______ wonderful time at the party last night.” Choose the correct article.

Given data

• Noun phrase: “______ wonderful time.”

Concept/Approach
With a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound (“wonderful”), use the indefinite article a.

Option analysis
a — correct: “a wonderful time.”the — specific reference; not intended here.an — used before vowel sounds; “wonderful” starts with /w/ consonant sound.one — numeral, unnatural in this idiom.

Final Answer
a