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Medium 1 Mark

English Sentence Correction & Common Errors

Choose the correct sentence.

A The honesty is the best policy.

B Honesty is the best policy.

C An honesty is the best policy.

D The honesty is best a policy.

Abstract nouns used in a general sense, like "honesty," do not take an article.

Reference: Skoolyst English Grammar Guide , Page 4

Abstract nouns used generally (not a specific instance) usually take no article at all.