Definite and Indefinite Articles (Practice)
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- Jan 18
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Updated: Apr 29
Definite and Indefinite Articles (Practice)
I. Choose the Correct Article
Choose: a / an / the / Ø (no article)
1. I bought ___ new phone yesterday. (a - an - Ø)
2. She wants to be ___ nurse. (a - an - the)
3. ___ children are playing outside. (a - the - Ø)
4. He is looking for ___ job. (a - an - Ø)
5. I drink ___ coffee every morning. (the - an - Ø)
6. We went to ___ community center near my house. (a - an - the)
7. ___ English is not easy, but it is useful. (a - an - Ø)
8. She found ___ apartment close to work. (the - an - Ø)
9. Please close ___ window. (a - the - Ø)
10. I like listening to ___ music. (a - an - Ø)
11. They adopted ___ dog last week. (a - the - Ø)
12. ___ teachers work very hard. (a - an - Ø)
13. He needs ___ information about the class. (a - the - Ø)
14. We take ___ bus to school every day. (the - an - Ø)
15. She ordered ___ sandwich for lunch. (a - an - Ø)
16. ___ lunch was very good today. (a - an - Ø)
17. I live in ___ Canada. (a - the - Ø)
18. He saw ___ movie last night. (a - an - Ø)
19. ___ money is important, but happiness is more important. (a - an - Ø)
20. She is learning ___ French. (a - an - Ø)
II. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Article
(a / an / the / Ø)
1. I saw ___ man at the bus stop.
2. ___ man was very friendly.
3. She bought ___ umbrella because it was raining.
4. We don’t have ___ time right now.
5. He is ___ engineer.
6. ___ engineer works in that building.
7. I usually eat ___ breakfast at 7 a.m.
8. Please pass me ___ salt.
9. They moved to ___ new house last month.
10. ___ house is very big.
11. She speaks ___ Arabic and ___ English.
12. He wants ___ advice about his job.
13. ___ cars are expensive these days.
14. I need ___ pen to write this.
15. ___ pen on the table is mine.
16. We watched ___ movie after dinner.
17. ___ movie was very funny.
18. She likes ___ coffee, not tea.
19. He goes to ___ work by bus.
20. ___ teachers at this school are helpful.
III. Correct the Mistakes
Each sentence has ONE article mistake. Rewrite it correctly.
1. She is teacher.
2. I need an information.
3. He bought the car yesterday. (first time)
4. I like the cats. (general meaning)
5. She speaks the English very well.
6. We had a lunch at home.
7. He is an doctor.
8. I live in the Canada.
9. She gave me an advice.
10. They are the students. (general)
11. I drink a coffee every morning.
12. The money is important in life.
13. He is looking for the job. (general)
14. We saw movie last night.
15. After the interview, she accepted position at a marketing company.
16. The children like music. (general)
17. I bought a apples.
18. She goes to the school every day. (general)
19. He needs the help. (general)
20. I am learning an English.
IV. Answer the following questions using the correct article
Answer in full sentences.
1. What is a recent thing you bought??
2. Do you prefer high-paying jobs or interesting jobs?
3. What do you usually drink in the morning?
4. Where do you live? (city or country)
5. Do you have any pets?
6. What language are you learning?
7. What do you typically eat for breakfast?
8. How do you search for information?
9. How do people commute to work in your city?
10. Do you like music or art more?
11. Have you watched a movie recently?
12. What makes children happy?
13. What do you do when you feel sick?
14. Where do you go to practise English?
15. What do you need to do before you start a new job?
16. What do you usually have for lunch?
17. What is the most important thing in life to you?
18. Do you use the phone or a computer more often?
19. What do teachers do every day?
20. What advice would you give a new student?
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