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Topic: ARTICLE or NO ARTICLE? 1

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level: Beginner/Intermediate






Choose the correct (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence.


1. ________ Swedish is a difficult language to learn.
  NO ARTICLE
  The
  A

2. ________ general's army attacked the city at night.
  NO ARTICLE
  The
  A

3. I like to play ________ basketball.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

4. My parents gave me ________ basketball for my birthday.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

5. She is ________ prettiest girl in the school.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

6. I have ________ idea! Let's go bowling.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  an

7. I have borrowed ________ money from her before.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a

8. My first apartment was on ________ Orange Street.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  an

9. ________ dress she is wearing is blue.
  NO ARTICLE
  The
  A

10. He is ________ real gentleman.
  NO ARTICLE
  the
  a


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GRAMMAR REVIEW! Articles in English
Articles are words used before nouns to indicate specificity. English has two types of articles: definite and indefinite.

1. Definite Article: the
Used to refer to a specific or previously mentioned noun.
Also used when the listener/reader knows what is being referred to.

Examples:

I saw the movie you recommended.
She put the keys on the table.

2. Indefinite Articles: a / an
Used to refer to a non-specific or non-identified noun.
A is used before consonant sounds, an before vowel sounds.

Examples:
I saw a cat in the yard. (any cat, not a specific one)
He wants to be an artist.

3. Zero Article (No Article)
Used when:
Referring to plural or uncountable nouns in a general sense.
Talking about meals, places, or languages (in general use).

Examples:
She loves music.
Children need care.
I speak Spanish.

Quick Rules to Remember
Use the for something unique or specific.
Use a/an for something general or mentioned for the first time.
Use no article when speaking generally about plural/uncountable nouns.


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