Article Level 1 Test 2
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This quiz, titled 'Article Level 1 Test 2', focuses on the use of articles in English grammar, testing understanding through structured sentences.
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______Japanese language is very difficult to learn.
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A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The use of "the" before "Japanese language" suggests that the speaker is referring to a specific Japanese language, implying that there is only one Japanese language. This implies that the Japanese language is difficult to learn in general, rather than just one specific aspect or dialect of the language.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He spent _________ most of his spare-time learning English.
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A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
D. NothingExplanation
The word "nothing" is the correct answer because when describing the amount of time spent on an activity, we use the word "nothing" to indicate that there is no specific amount or quantity. In this case, it means that he did not spend any specific amount of time learning English in his spare time.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He is very good at playing ______ piano.
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A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the" because it is used to refer to a specific noun, in this case, the piano. "The" is used when the noun being referred to is already known or has been mentioned before. Since it is specified that he is good at playing the piano, it implies that there is a specific piano that he is good at playing.Rate this question:
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- 4.
People elected Lincoln ______ President of the United States.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
The
- D.
Nothing
Correct Answer
C. TheExplanation
The correct answer is "the" because when referring to a specific person or thing, we use the definite article "the". In this case, Lincoln is a specific person, so we use "the" before his title "President of the United States".Rate this question:
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- 5.
How _______ girl she is!
- A.
Nice a
- B.
A nice
- C.
Nice
- D.
The nice
Correct Answer
A. Nice aExplanation
The correct answer is "nice a". This is because when expressing admiration or emphasizing the quality of someone or something, the word "a" is used before the adjective. In this case, the adjective "nice" is being used to describe the girl, so "nice a" is the correct phrase to use.Rate this question:
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- 6.
They were put in _________.
- A.
The prison
- B.
A prison
- C.
prison
- D.
at a prison
Correct Answer
C. prisonExplanation
The correct answer is "prison" because it is a noun that refers to a place where people are confined as a punishment for a crime.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He is used to sleeping in ______ daytime and working at ______ night.
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___ --- the
- B.
The --- a
- C.
the --- ___ the
- D.
the --- ___
Correct Answer
D. the --- ___Explanation
The correct answer is "the --- ___". In this sentence, the first blank should be filled with "the" because it refers to a specific daytime that the person is used to sleeping in. The second blank is left empty because it is not necessary to include an article before "night" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The meeting lasted for _______ hour and ______ half.
- A.
An --- a
- B.
A --- a
- C.
a --- an
- D.
An --- an
Correct Answer
A. An --- aExplanation
The correct answer is "an --- a" because the word "hour" begins with a vowel sound, so it is appropriate to use the article "an" before it. However, the word "half" begins with a consonant sound, so it is appropriate to use the article "a" before it.Rate this question:
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