Trivia Quiz: Usage Of The And Zero Articles!

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1. When was _____first computer designed and built?

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the first, the second, the third, the last

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Trivia Quiz: Usage Of The And Zero Articles! - Quiz

Decide whether or not to include the definite article in the following sentences.

2. Her favourite colour is _________brown.

Explanation

The correct answer is "the". In this sentence, the word "the" is used to indicate that the favorite color is a specific shade of brown. It suggests that there may be other shades of brown, but the one being referred to is the favorite.

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3. That dress is made of _______silk.

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4. I can still remember visting _____ Tower of London.

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balance "of" with "the." the _________ of ______________.

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5. Do you believe in ____ Santa Claus?

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6. My son is interested in exploring ______ Amazon River.

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The word "the" is the correct answer because it is used to specify a particular noun, in this case, the Amazon River. By using "the," it indicates that the speaker's son is interested in exploring a specific river, which is the Amazon River.

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7. Santa Claus lives in _____North Pole.

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The correct answer is "the" because "the" is used before the noun "North Pole" to indicate a specific location. In this case, it is referring to the specific North Pole where Santa Claus is believed to live.

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8. Are you interested in taking up _____ skiing?

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The correct answer is "the".

The word "the" is used before a noun to indicate that the noun is a specific one that is already known or has been mentioned before. In this case, the noun "skiing" is being referred to in a specific context, suggesting that the speaker is asking if the person is interested in taking up a specific type of skiing, rather than just any type.

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9. Are _______ rich as lucky as we think they are?

Explanation

We use "the" for social groups.

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10. Are you looking forward to celebrating _____ Christmas?

Explanation

Most holidays and celebrations do not require "the."
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Earth Day, and so on.

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11. Do you believe in _____life after _____death?

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The correct answer is "the, the". The question is asking about belief in life after death. The word "the" is used to refer to something specific, and in this case, it is referring to "life" and "death". The repetition of "the" emphasizes the belief in a specific type of life (after death) rather than a general concept.

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12. When was _____ Internet developed for public use?

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The Internet was developed for public use in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It started as a project called ARPANET, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, and gradually expanded to universities and research institutions. By the 1990s, the Internet became widely accessible to the public, leading to its rapid growth and transformation into a global communication and information network.

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13. Do you enjoy games of strategy, _______ chess for example?

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The correct answer is "such as". This phrase is used to provide an example or examples of something. In this case, the question is asking if the person enjoys games of strategy, and then provides an example of a game of strategy, which is chess. "Such as" is the appropriate phrase to use in this context.

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14. My favourite street in Montreal is _______ Sherbrooke.

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The correct answer is "the" because "the" is used before a noun to specify something that is already known or has been previously mentioned. In this case, the noun "Sherbrooke" is being specified as the speaker's favorite street in Montreal.

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15. ______ violin is not an easy instrument to master.

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The word "the" is the correct answer because it is the definite article used to refer to a specific noun. In this case, it is used before the word "violin" to indicate that we are talking about a specific violin. The sentence suggests that mastering this particular violin is not an easy task.

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16. Are you afraid of _____police?

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The correct answer is "the" because the sentence is asking if the person is afraid of a specific police force, and "the" is used to indicate a specific noun.

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17. I appreciate _____French food.

Explanation

In general, we don't use "the" before nationality words when they modify nouns. For example, we talk about Persian carpets, Turkish coffee, Canadian winters

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18. _____Japanese are often pioneers in the field of  technology.

Explanation

Japanese are often pioneers in the field of technology because they have a strong emphasis on innovation and technological advancements. They have a culture that values precision, efficiency, and attention to detail, which are all key factors in developing cutting-edge technology. Additionally, Japan has a highly skilled workforce and a strong education system that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This combination of factors has allowed Japan to consistently lead in technological advancements and become a global leader in various industries such as automotive, electronics, and robotics.

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19. Who taught you to dance ______hiphop?

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20. If _____heaven exists, then ____ hell must as well.

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If the concept of heaven exists, then the concept of hell must also exist.

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21. Are you able to dance _____ tango?

Explanation

The word "the" is the correct answer because it is used before the noun "tango" to indicate a specific type of dance. In this context, it suggests that the person is asking if the individual can dance a particular style of tango.

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When was _____first computer designed and built?
Her favourite colour is _________brown.
That dress is made of _______silk.
I can still remember visting _____ Tower of London.
Do you believe in ____ Santa Claus?
My son is interested in exploring ______ Amazon River.
Santa Claus lives in _____North Pole.
Are you interested in taking up _____ skiing?
Are _______ rich as lucky as we think they are?
Are you looking forward to celebrating _____ Christmas?
Do you believe in _____life after _____death?
When was _____ Internet developed for public use?
Do you enjoy games of strategy, _______ chess for example?
My favourite street in Montreal is _______ Sherbrooke.
______ violin is not an easy instrument to master.
Are you afraid of _____police?
I appreciate _____French food.
_____Japanese are often pioneers in the field of  technology.
Who taught you to dance ______hiphop?
If _____heaven exists, then ____ hell must as well.
Are you able to dance _____ tango?
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