Trivia Quiz: Usage Of The And Zero Articles!
Decide whether or not to include the definite article in the following sentences.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Are _______ rich as lucky as we think they are?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
We use "the" for social groups.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Do you enjoy games of strategy, _______ chess for example?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I appreciate _____French food.
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __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 wintersRate this question:
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- 4.
Are you looking forward to celebrating _____ Christmas?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __Explanation
Most holidays and celebrations do not require "the."
Christmas, Thanksgiving, Earth Day, and so on.Rate this question:
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- 5.
My favourite street in Montreal is _______ Sherbrooke.
- A.
__
- B.
The
Correct Answer
A. __Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Are you interested in taking up _____ skiing?
- A.
__
- B.
The
Correct Answer
A. __Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I can still remember visting _____ Tower of London.
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
balance "of" with "the." the _________ of ______________.Rate this question:
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- 8.
That dress is made of _______silk.
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __ -
- 9.
My son is interested in exploring ______ Amazon River.
- A.
__
- B.
The
Correct Answer
B. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Do you believe in ____ Santa Claus?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __ -
- 11.
Santa Claus lives in _____North Pole.
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
______ violin is not an easy instrument to master.
- A.
__
- B.
The
Correct Answer
B. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Are you able to dance _____ tango?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who taught you to dance ______hiphop?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __ -
- 15.
Do you believe in _____life after _____death?
- A.
____ ____
- B.
The, the
Correct Answer
A. ____ ____Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 16.
If _____heaven exists, then ____ hell must as well.
- A.
The, the
- B.
____ _____
Correct Answer
B. ____ _____Explanation
If the concept of heaven exists, then the concept of hell must also exist.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Her favourite colour is _________brown.
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
B. __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.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Are you afraid of _____police?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 19.
_____Japanese are often pioneers in the field of technology.
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 20.
When was _____first computer designed and built?
- A.
The
- B.
__
Correct Answer
A. TheExplanation
the first, the second, the third, the lastRate this question:
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- 21.
When was _____ Internet developed for public use?
- A.
__
- B.
The
Correct Answer
B. TheExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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