Language Quiz On Articles
There are 15 Multiple Choice Question. Each carries two marks.
Created by: G. S. Murugan, HM
Questions and Answers
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1.Picasso was ___________ artist
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An
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No article
Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an" because it is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, "artist" begins with a vowel sound ('a' pronounced as 'ay'), so "an" is the appropriate article to use.Rate this question:
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- 2.
2.He is ____________ honest man
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Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an" because the word "honest" begins with a vowel sound (/ÉnÉŖst/), and the indefinite article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I study at _______ small college in Madurai
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A
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An
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Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a small college in Madurai. Since "college" starts with a consonant sound, the indefinite article "a" is used.Rate this question:
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- 4.
4.We used to live in _______________ city centre
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A
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An
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TheĀ
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No article
Correct Answer
C. TheĀExplanation
The correct answer is "the." In this sentence, the speaker is referring to a specific city center, indicating that they are talking about a particular one that they used to live in. Therefore, the definite article "the" is appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
5.It takes me ________ hour to get to work.
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A
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TheĀ
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Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an" because the word "hour" begins with a vowel sound. In English, we use "an" before words that start with a vowel sound, and "a" before words that start with a consonant sound. Since "hour" is pronounced with a silent "h" sound, we use "an" instead of "a" in this sentence.Rate this question:
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- 6.
6.My brother is __________ surgeon
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A
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An
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The
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No article
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, we are referring to a specific brother who is a surgeon. Since "surgeon" does not start with a vowel sound, we use the indefinite article "a" before it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
7.It looks like it's going to rain. Do you have __________umbrella?
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A
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An
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The
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No article
Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an". In this sentence, the word "umbrella" starts with a vowel sound, specifically the sound /Ź/. When a noun begins with a vowel sound, we use the indefinite article "an" instead of "a". Therefore, the correct article to use in this sentence is "an".Rate this question:
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- 8.
8.I have _______ one year old daughter
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A
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An
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No article
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the indefinite article "a" is used before the noun "one year old daughter" to indicate that the speaker has a daughter who is one year old. The use of "a" suggests that the speaker may have other children or that this is their first child.Rate this question:
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- 9.
9.Singer Rahman comes from ____________ ordinary family.
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Correct Answer
B. AnExplanation
The correct answer is "an". This is because the word "ordinary" begins with a vowel sound, specifically the sound /ÉĖ/. When a word begins with a vowel sound, we use the indefinite article "an" instead of "a". Therefore, in this sentence, the correct article to use before "ordinary" is "an".Rate this question:
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- 10.
10.Is there ___________ Petrol station near here?
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An
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No article
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a". In this sentence, the speaker is asking if there is any petrol station near the current location. The indefinite article "a" is used to refer to any petrol station, without specifying a particular one.Rate this question:
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- 11.
11.Is France _______________ European country?
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A
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An
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The
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No article
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
The word "France" starts with a consonant sound, so the correct article to use before it is "a". The article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, and "the" is used when we are referring to a specific noun. "No article" means that no article is needed in this context, but since we are talking about France as a European country, the indefinite article "a" is necessary.Rate this question:
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- 12.
12. Ramesh phoned __________ police
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An
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The
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Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the" because when referring to a specific police force, we use the definite article "the." In this case, Ramesh phoned a specific police force, not just any police force.Rate this question:
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- 13.
13. In his quest for _____ freedom, Kumar went to Canada
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An
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TheĀ
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No article
Correct Answer
D. No articleExplanation
The correct answer is "no article" because when referring to a general concept or idea, we do not need to use an article. In this case, "freedom" is a general concept, so we do not need to use "a," "an," or "the."Rate this question:
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- 14.
14.The water in _____ Vaigai River taste good.
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A
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An
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The
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No article
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The use of "the" before "Vaigai River" suggests that the speaker is referring to a specific river known as the Vaigai River. This implies that there is only one Vaigai River and the water from this particular river tastes good.Rate this question:
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- 15.
15._____ laughter is the best medicine.
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An
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The
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No article
Correct Answer
D. No articleExplanation
In this sentence, the phrase "laughter is the best medicine" is a general statement that does not refer to a specific laughter or a specific medicine. Therefore, no article is needed before the word "laughter." The absence of an article allows the sentence to convey a universal truth rather than a specific instance.Rate this question:
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