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Which article should be used before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound?
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Understanding Articles: A, An, The
When it comes to using articles in English, it's important to know which one to choose based on the sound that follows it.
Choosing the Right Article
- Article "A":
- Used before singular nouns that begin with a consonant sound.
- Example: "a cat," "a dog."
- Article "An":
- Used before singular nouns that begin with a vowel sound.
- Example: "an apple," "an orange."
- This is the correct answer for your question because "an" is specifically for nouns starting with a vowel sound, not just a vowel letter.
- Article "The":
- Used to refer to specific or particular nouns.
- Example: "the book" (referring to a specific book).
- It does not depend on whether the following noun starts with a vowel or consonant sound.
- Article "None":
- Indicates the absence of a noun.
- Example: "I have none."
- It is not applicable when discussing singular nouns that require an article.
Conclusion
In summary, when you have a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound, always use "an." For instance, you would say "an hour" (since "hour" starts with a vowel sound) rather than "a hour." Understanding these rules helps in constructing grammatically correct sentences and improves overall language proficiency.

Complete the sentence: "I want to buy ______ car."
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The sentence should be completed as "I want to buy a car" because it refers to any car, not a specific one.

When do we use the definite article "the"?
  • a)
    Before any noun
  • b)
    Before plural nouns
  • c)
    Before specific nouns
  • d)
    Before abstract nouns
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The definite article "the" is used in the following situations:

1. When referring to a specific noun that is known or has been previously mentioned.
Example: "I saw a dog in the park. The dog was playing with a ball."

2. Before superlative adjectives.
Example: "He is the tallest person in the room."

3. Before unique nouns, such as geographical features or famous landmarks.
Example: "The Nile River flows through Egypt." or "I visited the Eiffel Tower."

4. Before nouns that represent a group or category as a whole.
Example: "The lion is a majestic animal."

5. Before musical instruments.
Example: "He plays the piano."

6. Before certain nouns used in a general sense.
Example: "The sun rises in the east."

7. Before titles when referring to specific people.
Example: "I spoke to the President yesterday."

8. Before certain expressions, such as "the middle of," "the end of," or "the beginning of."
Example: "I will meet you at the end of the street."

These are just a few examples of when to use the definite article "the." There may be other specific rules and exceptions depending on the context and usage.

Complete the sentence: "I need ______ book to study."
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The sentence should be completed as "I need a book to study" because it refers to any book, not a specific one.

What is an article in English grammar?
  • a)
    A type of verb
  • b)
    A type of noun
  • c)
    A type of adjective
  • d)
    A type of adverb
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
An article in English grammar is a type of adjective used to specify whether a noun is definite or indefinite. It helps us understand whether we are talking about a specific thing (definite article) or any thing of that kind (indefinite article). For example, in the sentence "The cat is on the roof," "The" is a definite article because it refers to a specific cat, while in "A cat is on the roof," "A" is an indefinite article because it doesn't specify a particular cat.

Which article is used before proper nouns?
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
Proper nouns, which are the names of specific people, places, or things, do not typically use articles before them. For example, "John," "Paris," or "Mount Everest" do not need articles.

Which article should be used before a countable noun in its plural form?
  • a)
    A
  • b)
    An
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The article "the" should be used before a countable noun in its plural form when we are referring to specific, known nouns. For example, "the cats" refers to specific cats that are known.

Last summer we went on ____ cruise in the Caribbean. Among ____ Islands we visited were Bermuda and the Bahamas.
  • a)
    - / the
  • b)
    a / the
  • c)
    the / an
  • d)
    the / -
  • e)
    - / -
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarika dubey answered
The correct answer is option 'B': "a / the".

Explanation:
In this sentence, we are talking about a specific cruise and specific islands, so we need to use the definite article 'the' before the word 'cruise' and before the names of the islands.

Using the definite article 'the' indicates that we are referring to particular islands and a specific cruise that the speaker and the listeners are aware of.

Let's break down the sentence and analyze it further:

1. Last summer we went on ____ cruise in the Caribbean.
- Here, we are talking about a specific cruise that the speaker and the listeners are aware of. Since it is a specific cruise, we use the definite article 'the' before the word 'cruise'.

2. Among ____ Islands we visited were Bermuda and the Bahamas.
- Here, we are talking about specific islands that the speaker and the listeners are aware of. Since they are specific islands, we use the definite article 'the' before the names of the islands.

By using "a / the" in this sentence, it correctly conveys the meaning that the speaker went on a specific cruise in the Caribbean and among the islands they visited were Bermuda and the Bahamas.

To summarize, the correct answer is option 'B': "a / the" because it uses the appropriate articles to indicate specific islands and a specific cruise that the speaker and the listeners are aware of.

Identify the article in the sentence: "She found the missing key."
  • a)
    She
  • b)
    Found
  • c)
    The
  • d)
    Missing
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The article in the sentence is "the." It is used before the noun "key" to specify that it is a particular key.

Which are the two main types of articles in English?
  • a)
    A and B
  • b)
    C and D
  • c)
    Definite and indefinite
  • d)
    Singular and plural
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
The two main types of articles in English are definite and indefinite articles. Definite articles (e.g., "the") are used when we are referring to a specific noun, while indefinite articles (e.g., "a" and "an") are used when we are talking about any noun of that kind without specifying a particular one.

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