Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: but the organic necessity
Explanation:
Concept/Approach (articles)
Before a singular count noun with a vowel sound, use the article an, not 'the', unless a specific unique referent is intended. Here the sense is generic: 'an organic necessity'.
Step-by-step correction
B: 'the organic necessity' → 'an organic necessity'.Corrected sentence: 'A free press is not a privilege but an organic necessity in a free society.'
Common pitfalls
Misusing 'the' where no prior specification exists; ignoring vowel-sound rule for 'a/an'.
Final Answer
B — Use 'an organic necessity'.
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