Selection Practice: Choosing Zero Article Quiz

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1. We listened to ___ music while we worked.

Explanation

Music is an uncountable noun used in general, so we do not use an article.

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Selection Practice: Choosing Zero Article Quiz - Quiz

Selecting the zero article requires careful attention to context and meaning. In this choosing zero article quiz, you’ll decide when no article is the best option compared to a, an, or the. You’ll evaluate sentence structure, noun type, and intent before making a choice. Each question sharpens decision-making skills and... see morehelps you apply zero article rules confidently and consistently.
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2. He saw ___ elephant at the zoo.

Explanation

Elephant begins with a vowel sound, so we use an.

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3. ___ pizza is my favorite food.

Explanation

Pizza is being talked about in general, so no article is needed.

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4. I liked ___ pizza we ate last night.

Explanation

We know which pizza, so we use the for something specific.

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5. We use a or an before singular count nouns when we mention them for the first time.

Explanation

A and an introduce a singular count noun that is not yet known to the listener.

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6. We usually use no article with uncountable nouns like water, air, or sugar when we talk about them in general.

Explanation

Uncountable nouns in general statements normally take no article.

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7. In which sentences should we use the?

Explanation

We use the for a known door, a specific school, and the unique sun.

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8. In which sentences is no article needed?

Explanation

Books and water are general, and music is uncountable in general, so no article is used.

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9. Choose the correct article: He found ___ interesting idea in the article.

Explanation

We use an because interesting begins with a vowel sound.

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10. Choose the correct article: I saw a dog. ___ dog was very friendly.

Explanation

We use The because we are talking about the same dog a second time.

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11. He wants to buy ___ car, but he has not chosen one yet.

Explanation

Car is a singular count noun mentioned for the first time, so we use a.

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12. Which option correctly completes the sentence: She lives in ___ London.

Explanation

Most city names like London do not take an article.

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13. We usually use the before unique things like sky, sun, and moon when they are mentioned in a normal context.

Explanation

Unique objects that everyone knows about usually take the.

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14. We can use a or an before plural nouns when we talk in general.

Explanation

A and an mean one, so they cannot be used directly before plural nouns.

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15. Which sentences use articles correctly?

Explanation

A and B correctly use a and an with singular nouns, and D correctly uses no article with coffee in general.

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16. Which sentences have article mistakes that should be fixed?

Explanation

Dog needs a, general history needs no article, and rice is uncountable so it needs no a.

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17. Which is correct if we talk about school in general?

Explanation

School in a general schedule statement normally takes no article.

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18. We climbed ___ highest mountain in the region.

Explanation

Highest is a superlative, and with superlatives we usually use the.

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19. Choose the correct article: She plays ___ basketball after school.

Explanation

Sports like basketball are usually used with no article in general statements.

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20. We often use a or an with singular count nouns, the with specific or unique nouns, and ___ article with general plural or uncountable nouns.

Explanation

No article is used when we talk about plural or uncountable nouns in general.

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We listened to ___ music while we worked.
He saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
___ pizza is my favorite food.
I liked ___ pizza we ate last night.
We use a or an before singular count nouns when we mention them for...
We usually use no article with uncountable nouns like water, air, or...
In which sentences should we use the?
In which sentences is no article needed?
Choose the correct article: He found ___ interesting idea in the...
Choose the correct article: I saw a dog. ___ dog was very friendly.
He wants to buy ___ car, but he has not chosen one yet.
Which option correctly completes the sentence: She lives in ___...
We usually use the before unique things like sky, sun, and moon when...
We can use a or an before plural nouns when we talk in general.
Which sentences use articles correctly?
Which sentences have article mistakes that should be fixed?
Which is correct if we talk about school in general?
We climbed ___ highest mountain in the region.
Choose the correct article: She plays ___ basketball after school.
We often use a or an with singular count nouns, the with specific or...
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