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1. Which article should be used: ____ Great Wall of China is famous.

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The correct answer is "The". The use of "The" indicates that there is only one Great Wall of China that is famous. It suggests that the Great Wall of China is a specific and well-known landmark, distinguishing it from other walls.

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Discover your proficiency in using articles with our comprehensive 'Articles Quiz With Answers.' Articles, encompassing definite (the) and indefinite (a, an), play a pivotal role in specifying noun... see moredefiniteness in English grammar. This quiz is more than just a test; it's a valuable tool for refining your grasp of proper article usage.
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2. Which article should be used: The test results will be available in just half _ hour.

Explanation

The correct answer is "an" because the word "hour" starts with a vowel sound (/aʊər/), and the indefinite article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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3. Which article should be used: These are our ___ cars.

Explanation

In this sentence, the phrase "our cars" is a general statement referring to all the cars that belong to us. Since it is not specifying any particular cars or a specific group of cars, the correct answer is "no article." Using "a," "an," or "the" would imply a specific or limited set of cars, which is not the intended meaning in this case.

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4. Which article should be used: You cannot take my ____ laptop bag.

Explanation

In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a specific laptop bag that belongs to them. Since the possessive pronoun "my" is used, it indicates that the speaker is talking about a bag that they own. Therefore, the correct answer is "no article" because the speaker is not referring to a specific bag that requires an article.

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5. Which article should be used: ____ story you told me is not true.

Explanation

The word "the" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to a specific noun that has been previously mentioned or is already known to the speaker and the listener. In this case, the speaker is referring to a specific story that was mentioned or told before, so "the" is used to indicate that specific story.

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6. Which article should be used: "I think we should move to my ____ house."?

Explanation

"My house" implies possession and a specific house that belongs to the speaker. Therefore, the correct article to use is "my" with no article needed before it.

It should be: "I think we should move to my house."

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7. Which article should be used: Give me ____ umbrella.

Explanation

The correct answer is "an" because the word "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound. The article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, while "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. In this case, "an" is the appropriate choice to maintain correct grammar.

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8. Which article should be used: We have ____ urgent meeting today.

Explanation

In this sentence, the word "urgent" starts with a vowel sound, so we use the indefinite article "an" before it. The indefinite article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, while the indefinite article "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound. Since "urgent" starts with a vowel sound, we use "an" before it.

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9. Which article should be used: "These are ____ mountains I was talking about."?

Explanation

In the sentence "These are the mountains I was talking about," the article "the" is used because it refers to specific mountains that have already been mentioned or are known to both the speaker and the listener. "The" is a definite article, used when referring to something specific, while "a" and "an" are indefinite articles used for general references. No article would be incorrect in this context.

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10. Which article should be used: "There is ____ pan. ____ same pan I saw in the market."?

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In the first sentence, "a" is used before "pan" because it refers to any pan in general, indicating that there is one pan present. In the second sentence, "the" is used before "same pan" to specify a particular pan that was previously mentioned or understood in the context of the conversation. It refers back to the specific pan that the speaker saw in the market, making it definite.
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11. Which article should be used: "Have some ____ faith in me."?

Explanation

The correct answer is "no article" because the word "faith" is an uncountable noun. Uncountable nouns do not require an article before them. In this sentence, we are talking about faith in general, not a specific or particular faith. Therefore, we use "no article" to indicate this general and uncountable concept of faith.

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12. Which article should be used?   We have ___ best mangoes in the country.

Explanation

"The" is used before a noun to specify something particular or unique. In this case, you're talking about a specific group of mangoes – the best ones in the country. This implies a unique set of mangoes, making "the" the appropriate choice.

The complete sentence is: We have the best mangoes in the country.

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13. Which article should be used: "This is ____ last time I am warning you."?

Explanation

The correct answer is "the". In this sentence, "the" is used to indicate that it is the specific last time the speaker is warning someone. It suggests that there have been previous warnings and this is the final one.

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14. Which article should be used: "Where is ____ paper I asked for?"

Explanation

The correct answer is "the" because the speaker is referring to a specific paper that they previously asked for. The use of "the" indicates that the speaker is looking for a particular paper, not just any paper.

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15. Which article should be used: _______ TV in the bedroom has no dish connection.

Explanation

The definite article "The" is used here because the sentence refers to a specific TV in the bedroom that the speaker and listener likely already know about. "The" signals that both parties are familiar with the particular TV in question. Using "An" or "A" would be incorrect because "TV" starts with a consonant sound, and "No article" wouldn't make sense since the sentence requires specifying the TV being mentioned.

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16. Which article should be used: "____ insecure person can never be happy."?

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The article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound. "Insecure" starts with the vowel sound "i," making "an" the correct article to use before it. This grammatical rule helps create a smoother flow in speech and writing.
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17. Which articles should be used: Here is ____ knife, and there is ____ envelope.

Explanation

The correct answer is "a/an". This is because "a/an" is used to introduce a singular noun that is not specific or known to the listener. In this case, "knife" and "envelope" are both singular nouns, and we are not specifying or referring to any particular knife or envelope. Therefore, "a/an" is the appropriate choice to introduce them.

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18. Which article should be used: Give me ____  few minutes.

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The correct article to use in the sentence "Give me a few minutes" is "a". The word "few" indicates a small number, and the indefinite article "a" is used before countable nouns when referring to a non-specific or general quantity. The other options are incorrect because:

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

"The" is the definite article and is used before specific or known nouns.

"No article" is used before uncountable nouns or plural countable nouns when referring to them in a general sense.

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19. Which articles should be used: Jane owns two pets, a dog and a hamster. I don't like ___ dog very much, but ___ hamster is adorable.

Explanation

In this sentence, "the" is used before "dog" because it refers to a specific dog that Jane owns. "The" is also used before "hamster" because it also refers to a specific hamster that Jane owns. Both "the" articles are used to indicate that the speaker is referring to particular pets that are already known or mentioned before.

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20. Which article should be used: ___ old friend helped me paint the house.

Explanation

The correct article to use in the sentence "An old friend helped me paint the house" is "An". The word "old" starts with a vowel sound, so we use the indefinite article "An" before it. The other options are incorrect because:

"A" is used before words that start with a consonant sound.

"The" is the definite article and is used before specific or known nouns.

"No article" is used before uncountable nouns or plural countable nouns when referring to them in a general sense.

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21. Which article should be used: "Carl lives alone in ___ one-bedroom apartment."?

Explanation

The correct sentence is "Carl lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment."

"A" is used because "one-bedroom" begins with a consonant sound. Despite "one" starting with the letter "o," it is pronounced with a w sound, making it a consonant sound.

"An" is used before vowel sounds, but "one" starts with a consonant sound (the "w" sound), so it is not appropriate here.

"The" would refer to a specific apartment, but the sentence is making a general statement about where Carl lives, not specifying a particular apartment.

Thus, "a" is the correct article.

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22. Which article should be used: Are you going to watch ___ movie this weekend?

Explanation

The blank can be filled with the article "a." The sentence would then be: "Are you going to watch a movie this weekend?" In this sentence, "a" is used as an indefinite article. It suggests a broad or unspecified movie that the person may consider watching over the weekend.

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23. Which article is used before a singular countable noun that begins with a vowel sound?

Explanation

The article "an" is used before a singular countable noun that begins with a vowel sound. For example, "an apple," "an elephant," or "an hour." The use of "an" helps to create a smooth transition between the article and the noun, making the sentence easier to pronounce.

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24. Which article should be used: "Do you watch ___ TV  a lot?" "No, I only watch my favorite cartoons."

Explanation

In the first sentence, "Do you watch TV a lot?" the word "TV" is used as a general, uncountable noun, referring to the medium of television in a broad sense. When discussing activities or habits related to a general concept like watching television, you often don't use an article. Articles (like "a" or "the") are typically used to specify or distinguish a particular instance or type of something. In this case, the question is asking about the general activity of watching television, not a specific or particular instance of it.

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25. Which article should be used: "I'm driving right now, but I'll call you back when I get to ___ work."?

Explanation

The correct sentence is "I'm driving right now, but I'll call you back when I get to work."

No article is used before "work" in this context because "work" refers to a general place of employment or activity, which does not require an article in English.

"A" or "an" are used before singular countable nouns, and "work" here is an uncountable noun.

"The" is used for specific things, but in this case, the word "work" refers to the concept of a place of employment, not a specific one.

Thus, no article is the correct choice.

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Which article should be used: ____ story you told me is not true.
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Which article should be used: Give me ____ umbrella.
Which article should be used: We have ____ urgent meeting today.
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