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Question 1

The woman ate some fruit, a piece of chicken, and ___ egg for breakfast.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 1 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 2

Would you bring me the book that is on _____ table?

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 2 Explanation:

“the” - definite article refers to a specific thing or quantity.

Question 3

Would you like ______ coffee or milk?

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 3 Explanation:

Article not needed : mass nouns or non-countable nouns like coffee or milk.

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

Elvis Presley was ____ famous Rock and Roll singer.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 5 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 6

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 6 Explanation:

Even though uniform starts with a vowel, it has a consonant sound "y" So we use "a" not "an"

Question 7

Kirill wants to take ___ class at SharpeEnglish.com.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 7 Explanation:

We are not sure exactly which class he wants to take, so we use the indefinite article "a"

Question 8

The man wore _____ scary mask to the party.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 8 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 9

Thomas bought _______ apple at the store today.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 9 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 10

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 10 Explanation:

“the” - definite article refers to a specific thing or quantity.

Question 11

Everyone knows that milk comes from ____ cows.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 11 Explanation:

No articles are needed before words which are used as general or unspecific terms – e.g. animals, people, sadness

Question 12

Would you like _____ cup of coffee or a glass of milk?

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 12 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 13

Victor always wanted to ______ tell Mariya that he loved her.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 13 Explanation:

a=Articles are used in front of nouns as a determiner. "tell" is a verb and does not require an article.

Question 14

The farmer gave the boy an orange, ____ unicorn, and a unicycle.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 14 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 15

Eduardo and his brother _____ Brian like to study English.

A	a
B	an
C	the
D	no article needed

Question 15 Explanation:

You do not use articles in front of a person's name.

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