Definite Or Indefinite
25 Questions
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Choose a definite or indefinite article to complete each sentence and fill in the blanks.
Questions and Answers
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"___ book I'm reading is good so far."
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"I want to see ___ new Jackie Chan movie this weekend."
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"I heard there is ___ new store opening soon."
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"I am going to ___ grocery store."
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C. TheExplanation
Using "a" in this sentence would be *grammatically* correct if you mean you are going to some unnamed grocery store, but will also sound a bit strange to a native speaker and may prompt someone to ask "which store?"
Using "the" is also grammatically correct and the most naturally used article for native speakers with this sentence.Rate this question:
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"I need to find ___ bookstore. Do you know where one is near here?"
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"I would like ___ small cup of coffee."
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"___ clouds look pretty dark today. I think it might rain."
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"Can you help me find ___ books on this list?"
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"There is ___ man in the lobby waiting for you."
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"He is ___ right person for the job. "
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"Are you ___ student?"
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"Are you going to ___ store today?"
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C. TheExplanation
As it was with "grocery store" earlier, this could be either "a" or "the", but will sound most natural with "the".Rate this question:
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"I have ___ class at 3pm."
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"Is there ___ empty room I can use to study in?"
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"___ library closes at 9pm."
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"My jacket is in ___ hallway closet."
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"That is ___ interesting painting."
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"I'll be back in ___ hour."
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"Your glasses are on ___ kitchen table."
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"I have ___ call."
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"He is ___ good singer."
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"She is ___ best singer I've heard!"
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"They are going to ___ best theatre in town."
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"What is ___ correct answer?"
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- 25.
"I received ___ package today. It was my new computer."
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