Articles - What Is The Missing Word? - Quiz, Trivia & Questions

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team

The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Bengooduk

Bengooduk

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 748

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 752 | Updated: Mar 21, 2023

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

A quiz to test knowledge of articles.

Questions and Answers

1.

I love ______ cats. They are beautiful.
- A.
  
  Zero article
- B.
  
  The
- C.
  
  An
- D.
  
  A
Correct Answer
A. Zero article

Explanation
The correct answer is "Zero article" because when we use the zero article, it means that we are referring to cats in general, without specifying any particular cats. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their love for cats in general and stating that they find them beautiful.

Rate this question:
2.

I went on holiday to _________ Netherlands last year.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  The
- C.
  
  An
- D.
  
  Zero article
Correct Answer
B. The

Explanation
The use of "the" before "Netherlands" indicates that the speaker went on holiday to a specific country called the Netherlands. "The" is used before the names of countries that have a plural form, such as the Netherlands, the United States, or the Philippines.

Rate this question:

1
0
3.

I went to ________ university when I was 19.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  An
- C.
  
  Zero article
- D.
  
  The
Correct Answer
C. Zero article

Explanation
The correct answer is "zero article" because when referring to a university in a general sense, we do not use an article before the noun. In this case, the speaker is not specifying a particular university, but simply stating that they went to university when they were 19.

Rate this question:
4.

"Excuse me, where can I find __________ university?"
- A.
  
  Zero article
- B.
  
  A
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  An
Correct Answer
C. The

Explanation
The use of "the" in this question suggests that the speaker is referring to a specific university that they are looking for. By using "the," the speaker implies that they have a particular university in mind and are asking for directions to that specific institution.

Rate this question:
5.

My friend studied __________ Spanish history at college.
- A.
  
  Zero article
- B.
  
  The
- C.
  
  An
- D.
  
  A
Correct Answer
A. Zero article

Explanation
In this sentence, the correct answer is "zero article". This means that no article is needed before the noun "Spanish history". When we talk about a subject in a general or abstract sense, we often omit the article. In this case, "Spanish history" is being referred to in a general way, without specifying any particular aspect or period of it. Therefore, no article is necessary.

Rate this question:
6.

My brother enjoyed learning about __________ history of Spain.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  Zero article
- C.
  
  An
- D.
  
  The
Correct Answer
D. The

Explanation
The correct answer is "the" because it indicates a specific history, in this case, the history of Spain. The use of "the" suggests that there is a particular history of Spain that the brother enjoyed learning about, rather than just any history.

Rate this question:
7.

It is important to carry _________ umbrella in England.
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  The
- C.
  
  An
- D.
  
  Zero article
Correct Answer
C. An

Explanation
In this sentence, the correct answer is "an." The word "umbrella" begins with a vowel sound, so it is appropriate to use the indefinite article "an" instead of "a." This rule applies regardless of whether the noun is plural or singular. Therefore, the sentence should be "It is important to carry an umbrella in England."

Rate this question:
8.

Unfortunately, I arrived __________ hour late for the meeting.
- A.
  
  An
- B.
  
  Zero article
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  A
Correct Answer
A. An

Explanation
The correct answer is "an" because it is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, "hour" is pronounced with a silent "h," so it sounds like it starts with a vowel sound. Therefore, "an" is the appropriate article to use in this sentence.

Rate this question:

1
0

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 21, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Jan 18, 2010

Quiz Created by
Bengooduk

Articles - What Is The Missing Word?

I love ______ cats. They are beautiful.

I went on holiday to _________ Netherlands last year.

I went to ________ university when I was 19.

"Excuse me, where can I find __________ university?"

My friend studied __________ Spanish history at college.

My brother enjoyed learning about __________ history of Spain.

It is important to carry _________ umbrella in England.

Unfortunately, I arrived __________ hour late for the meeting.