MCQs on Articles

[Set - 1]

1. Identify the correct article to complete the sentence: "She bought ___ umbrella yesterday."

A) a
B) an
C) the
D) no article needed

Correct Answer: B) an
Explanation: The word “umbrella” begins with a vowel sound, which requires the use of “an” as the indefinite article before it.

2. Choose the correct article for the sentence: "___ Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) The
Explanation: “The Himalayas” refers to a specific mountain range, making it a proper noun that requires the definite article “the.”

3. Which article should be used in the sentence: "I have ___ idea to share with you."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: A) a
Explanation: The word “idea” begins with a consonant sound, so “a” is the correct indefinite article to use.

4. Select the correct article: "He is ___ European living in India."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: A) A
Explanation: Although “European” starts with a vowel, it is pronounced with a “y” sound at the beginning, which is a consonant sound. Therefore, the correct article to use is “a,” not “an.”

5. Choose the correct article: "___ moon shines brightly at night."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) The
Explanation: “The moon” is a unique, specific celestial object, so it takes the definite article “the.”

6. Identify the article needed: "She is ___ honest woman."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: B) an
Explanation: The word “honest” starts with a silent ‘h’ and a vowel sound, hence “an” is used.

7. Which article is correct: "I saw ___ movie yesterday."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: A) a
Explanation: The speaker is mentioning a movie for the first time without specifying which one, so “a” is appropriate.

8. Select the correct article: "___ Ganges is a sacred river in India."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) The
Explanation: The Ganges is a specific river, so the definite article “the” is used.

9. Fill in the blank with the correct article: "She has ___ unique perspective on the issue."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: A) a
Explanation: Although “unique” starts with a vowel, it begins with a ‘y’ sound, so “a” is used.

10. Choose the correct article: "This is ___ best book I've ever read."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) the
Explanation: “The best” is a superlative form, which always takes the definite article “the.”

11. Select the appropriate article: "He goes to ___ school every day."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: D) no article needed
Explanation: When referring to a place as a general concept, such as attending school, no article is used.

12. Identify the correct article: "___ Nile is the longest river in the world."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) The
Explanation: The Nile is a specific, named river, requiring the definite article “the.”

13. Choose the correct article: "She is ___ engineer."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: B) An
Explanation: The word “engineer” starts with a vowel sound, so “an” should be used.

14. Fill in the blank with the correct article: "They adopted ___ cat from the shelter."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: A) a
Explanation: “A cat” is mentioned for the first time and is not specific, so “a” is used.

15. Select the correct article: "___ Amazon rainforest is known for its biodiversity."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) The
Explanation: The Amazon rainforest is a specific and unique entity, so “the” is used.

16. Identify the appropriate article: "He bought ___ house near the lake."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: A) a
Explanation: “House” is mentioned without specifying which one, so “a” is correct.

17. Which article should be used: "She plays ___ violin beautifully."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) the
Explanation: When referring to playing a musical instrument in general, “the” is used.

18. Choose the correct article: "I need ___ advice on this matter."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: D) no article needed
Explanation: “Advice” is an uncountable noun, so no article is used.

19. Select the correct article: "___ sun rises in the east."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: C) The
Explanation: “The sun” is a unique celestial body, so “the” is used.

20. Identify the correct article: "He is ___ heir to the throne."

A) A
B) An
C) The
D) No article needed

Correct Answer: B) an
Explanation: The word “heir” starts with a silent ‘h’ and a vowel sound, so “an” is used.

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