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Articles determine whether a noun is general, specific, known or representative: “a,” “an,” “the” and the zero article each have distinct uses. Questions cover countable and uncountable nouns, first and later mention, unique objects, proper nouns and choosing articles by sound, not merely by spelling.
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- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article
Explanation: The indefinite article "a" is used in this sentence because it refers to any university in a general sense without specifying a particular…
Correct answer: A- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article needs to be used
Explanation: In the statement "Man is mortal," no article is needed because the word "man" is used in a general or universal sense to refer to humanity…
Correct answer: No article needs to be used- A. The
- B. A
- C. An
- D. No article required
Explanation: "An" umbrella is of no avail against a thunderstorm. The indefinite article "an" is used in this sentence because it introduces the…
Correct answer: An- A. An..a
- B. An...the
- C. An..an
- D. The..an
Explanation: An icon like this is called an hourglass.Here's why each article is used:"An" before "icon": The indefinite article "an" is used before…
Correct answer: An..an- A. A..an
- B. An...the
- C. A...the
- D. A...a
Explanation: There was an article about pollution in the paper.Here's why each article is used:"An" before "article": The indefinite article "an" is…
Correct answer: An...the- A. The...an...a
- B. An...a...the
- C. A...a....the
- D. A...an...the
Explanation: We have a small house in a village in the Netherlands.Here's why each article is used:"A" before "small house": The indefinite article "a"…
Correct answer: A...a....the- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: This phrase I borrowed a pencil from your pile of pencils and pens is correct.
Correct answer: A- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required in this scenario
Explanation: No article is needed in this sentence because "cheese" is an uncountable noun when referring to the food substance itself.
Correct answer: No article is required in this scenario- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is needed in this scenario
Explanation: The definite article 'the' is used before singular and plural nouns when the noun is specific or particular.
Correct answer: The- A. A, an
- B. A, a
- C. A, the
- D. An, a
Explanation: In the sentence "The book is about a man who lives on a small island," the articles "a" are used before the nouns "man" and "island."
Correct answer: A, a- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: According to the given sentence, 'chair' is not specified. Also, it starts with a consonant sound.
Correct answer: A- A. A...a
- B. A...an
- C. The...a
- D. The...the
Explanation: I like the blue T-shirt over there better than the red one. In both cases, "the" is used because the speaker and the listener are presumed…
Correct answer: The...the- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: I think the man over there is very ill. He can't stand on his feet.Explanation of the article used:"the" before "man": The definite…
Correct answer: The- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: In general, no article is used with proper nouns, mass nouns where the reference is indefinite, or plural count nouns where the reference…
Correct answer: No article is required- A. A, an
- B. A, a
- C. A, the
- D. An, an
Explanation: Our neighbors have a cat and a dog.The indefinite article "a" is used before both "cat" and "dog" because the sentence refers to any one…
Correct answer: A, a- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article
Explanation: I work as the only English teacher at this school.The definite article "the" is used before "only English teacher" because it refers to a…
Correct answer: The- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: I bought a new TV set yesterday.The indefinite article "a" is used before "new TV set" because it refers to any one TV set that the…
Correct answer: A- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article is required
Explanation: In the sentence "Bilal has a terrible headache," the article "a" is used before the adjective "terrible" and the noun "headache." In…
Correct answer: A- A. A
- B. An
- C. The
- D. No article
Explanation: The indefinite article "a" is used before "good company" because the sentence refers to any good company in general terms.
Correct answer: A- A. a
- B. an
- C. the
- D. no article
Explanation: The definite article "the" is used before "only English teacher" because it specifies a unique position or role within the context of this…
Correct answer: the