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Question 1 |
The farmer gave the boy an orange, ____ unicorn, and a unicycle.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 1 Explanation:
“a” - indefinite articles used to refer to an unspecified thing or quantity. It is used before a word that begins with a consonant sound. Unicorn starts with a "y" sound.
Question 2 |
Would you like _____ cup of coffee or a glass of milk?
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 2 Explanation:
“a” - indefinite articles used to refer to an unspecified thing or quantity which is Countable. in this case it is the "cup" or "glass" that is being referred to.
Question 3 |
Everyone knows that milk comes from ____ cows.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 3 Explanation:
No articles are needed before words which are used as general or unspecific terms – e.g. animals, people, sadness
Question 4 |
____ car belongs to Carlos.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 4 Explanation:
When we definitely know what is being talked about, we use the "definite" article "the." Definite articles refer to a specific thing or quantity.
Question 5 |
Kirill wants to take ___ class at SharpeEnglish.com.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 5 Explanation:
We are not sure exactly which class he wants to take, so we use the indefinite article "a"
Question 6 |
Elvis Presley was ____ famous Rock and Roll singer.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 6 Explanation:
Even though he was "The King" Elvis was just one of many singers. The "a" indefinite article is used to refer to an unspecified thing . (one of many singers)
Question 7 |
The man wore _____ scary mask to the party.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 7 Explanation:
We use the "a" indefinite article because we do not know which mask. Scary is the adjective which modifies the mask. If it was an "ANGRY" mask...you would use "an"
Question 8 |
Would you like ______ coffee or milk?
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 8 Explanation:
Article not needed : mass nouns or non-countable nouns like coffee or milk.
Question 9 |
Victor always wanted to ______ tell Mariya that he loved her.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 9 Explanation:
a=Articles are used in front of nouns as a determiner. "tell" is a verb and does not require an article.
Question 10 |
The woman ate some fruit, a piece of chicken, and ___ egg for breakfast.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 10 Explanation:
“an” - indefinite articles used to refer to an unspecified thing or quantity. It is used before a word that begins with a vowel sound.
Question 11 |
Thomas bought _______ apple at the store today.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 11 Explanation:
“an” - indefinite articles used to refer to an unspecified thing or quantity. It is used before a word that begins with a vowel sound.
Question 12 |
Eduardo and his brother _____ Brian like to study English.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 12 Explanation:
You do not use articles in front of a person's name.
Question 13 |
John had to buy ____ uniform to wear for his new job as a security guard.
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 13 Explanation:
Even though uniform starts with a vowel, it has a consonant sound "y" So we use "a" not "an"
Question 14 |
I saw a new motorcycle I want. I think I will buy ____ motorcycle tomorrow!
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 14 Explanation:
“the” - definite article refers to a specific thing or quantity.
Question 15 |
Would you bring me the book that is on _____ table?
A | a |
B | an |
C | the |
D | no article needed |
Question 15 Explanation:
“the” - definite article refers to a specific thing or quantity.
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