Grammar Basics: Articles in Everyday Usage Quiz

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1. Which sentence uses the article correctly?

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An is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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Grammar Basics: Articles In Everyday Usage Quiz - Quiz

Are you sure when to use a, an, or the—or nothing at all? In this articles everyday usage quiz, you'll master these fundamental grammar words. You'll practice applying the rules for using definite and indefinite articles correctly in common, daily phrases. Each question strengthens your grammar basics for accurate articles... see moreeveryday usage.
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2. Which sentence correctly uses a?

Explanation

Useful begins with a consonant sound, so a is correct.

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3. Which sentence correctly uses the?

Explanation

The is used for specific or unique nouns.

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4. Which sentence contains an article error?

Explanation

Uncountable nouns like milk do not use a.

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5. Which noun does NOT need an article?

Explanation

Music is an uncountable noun and often does not need an article.

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6. Choose the correct sentence.

Explanation

Advice is uncountable.

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7. Which sentence uses articles correctly?

Explanation

Honest begins with a vowel sound.

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8. Which sentence is correct?

Explanation

Help is often uncountable.

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9. Which sentence correctly uses articles with professions?

Explanation

Professions take a/an when first mentioned.

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10. Which sentence shows correct article usage?

Explanation

Languages generally do not use articles.

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11. Which sentence contains a common article mistake?

Explanation

Water is uncountable.

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12. Which sentence correctly uses the with a specific noun?

Explanation

The is used for a specific book.

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13. Which option correctly completes the sentence? She found ___ interesting article online.

Explanation

Interesting begins with a vowel sound.

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14. Which sentence does NOT need an article?

Explanation

Musical instruments may omit articles in some expressions.

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15. Why is article usage important?

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Articles help specify nouns clearly

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Which sentence uses the article correctly?
Which sentence correctly uses a?
Which sentence correctly uses the?
Which sentence contains an article error?
Which noun does NOT need an article?
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence uses articles correctly?
Which sentence is correct?
Which sentence correctly uses articles with professions?
Which sentence shows correct article usage?
Which sentence contains a common article mistake?
Which sentence correctly uses the with a specific noun?
Which option correctly completes the sentence? She found ___...
Which sentence does NOT need an article?
Why is article usage important?
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