It is rather ___ pity that she failed. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

It is rather ___ pity that she failed.
A. the
B. an
C. a
D. no article
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
With singular countable nouns after 'rather', the article 'a/an' is used.

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