Articles Quiz: Multiple Choice Questions And Answers

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Take this comprehensive Article Quiz, featuring multiple-choice questions and answers designed to assess and enhance your understanding of English articles. Articles, those small but essential words like "a," "an," and "the," play a crucial role in adding precision to nouns, indicating their grammatical certainty, and ensuring clarity in communication.

As you progress through the quiz, you’ll not only test your current knowledge but also learn valuable tips and rules about when and how to use articles effectively. It’s a perfect way to challenge yourself and improve your command of English grammar. So, are you ready to put your skills to Read morethe test? Dive in and discover how well you know your articles!


Articles Questions and Answers

  • 1. 

    I want to buy ______ car.

    • A.

      A

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      An

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      The

    • D.

      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a" because the sentence implies that the person wants to buy a car in general, without specifying a particular car. The indefinite article "a" is used before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound, which applies in this case.

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  • 2. 

    Can you please go to _____ grocery store on Third Street and buy 2 liters milk?

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      A

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      An

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      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    C. The
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the" because the speaker is referring to a specific grocery store on Third Street. The use of "the" indicates that the speaker is expecting the listener to know which grocery store they are referring to.

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  • 3. 

    Please meet me at the train station within _______ hour.

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      A

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    Correct Answer
    B. An
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "an." In this sentence, the word "hour" starts with a vowel sound, so we use the indefinite article "an" before it instead of "a" or "the."

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  • 4. 

    I like to watch tennis on television. It is ________ very good game.

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      A

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      The

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      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a" because "tennis" is a general sport being referred to as a very good game. Because “very” starts with a consonant sound, “a” is used instead of “an.”. The indefinite article "a" is used before singular countable nouns that start with a consonant sound.

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  • 5. 

    My brother won an award for being ______ best dancer in our school.

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      A

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      The

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      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    C. The
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "the" because it is referring to a specific award, indicating that the brother won the award for being the best dancer in their school.

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  • 6. 

    I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw _______ ant attacking a roach.

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      A

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    Correct Answer
    B. An
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "an" because the word "ant" starts with a vowel sound and the ant being referred to is one of many ants, not a specific ant familiar to the speaker. In English grammar, we use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound, regardless of whether the word actually starts with a vowel letter. In this case, "ant" is pronounced with an "ae" sound, which is a vowel sound, so "an" is the appropriate choice.

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  • 7. 

    Would you like to watch ________ movie or something with me?

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      A

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      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a" because the speaker is asking if the person would like to watch any movie or something else with them. The indefinite article "a" is used before a singular noun that begins with a consonant sound, which is the case here with the word "movie."

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  • 8. 

    How much will it cost to go on ______ holiday to Spain?

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      A

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    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a" because it indicates an indefinite article, suggesting that the speaker is referring to a general or unspecified holiday to Spain.

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  • 9. 

    Can you please help me pick out _____ birthday present for my brother?

    • A.

      A

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      An

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      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    A. A
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 'a'. In this context, the speaker is asking for assistance in selecting a birthday present for their brother. The indefinite article 'a' is used before a singular noun when it is not specific or known to the listener. Therefore, the speaker is looking for any birthday present, not a specific one.

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  • 10. 

    _______ President of the United States will be visiting Australia next week.

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      A

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      Both A & B

    Correct Answer
    C. The
    Explanation
    The use of "the" before "President of the United States" implies that there is only one President of the United States, and it is understood which one is being referred to. This suggests that there is a specific President who will be visiting Australia next week, rather than any President or a generic President.

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Heather Baxter |BSc (Elementary Education and Teaching) |
K-12 English Expert
Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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