Test: Articles - Class 9 MCQ

To determine the correct article to use in the blank, we need to consider the context and grammar rules. Here's a detailed explanation:
Context: The question is asking about the amount of snow in winter.
Grammar rules:
1. "a" is an indefinite article used before singular nouns that do not start with a vowel sound.
2. "no article needed" implies that no article should be used in the blank.
3. "the" is a definite article used before singular or plural nouns when the noun is specific or known to both the speaker and the listener.
4. "an" is an indefinite article used before singular nouns that start with a vowel sound.
Considering the context and grammar rules, we can eliminate options A, C, and D:
- Option A: "a" is incorrect because it implies that the amount of snow is indefinite, which doesn't make sense in this context.
- Option C: "the" is incorrect because it implies that there is a specific or known amount of snow in winter, which may not be the case.
- Option D: "an" is incorrect because "snow" does not start with a vowel sound.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: no article needed. This means that the sentence should be written as "How much snow do you get in winter?"
Key Points:
- The question is about the amount of snow in winter.
- The options provided are "a," "no article needed," "the," and "an."
- "a" is incorrect because it implies an indefinite amount.
- "the" is incorrect because it implies a specific or known amount.
- "an" is incorrect because "snow" does not start with a vowel sound.
- Therefore, the correct answer is B: no article needed.

The correct answer is A: a. Here's the detailed explanation:
- The word "holiday" is a countable noun and it is singular.
- When we are talking about a singular countable noun for the first time, we use the indefinite article "a".
- The indefinite article "a" is used to refer to any holiday in general, without specifying a particular holiday.
- The definite article "the" is used when we are referring to a specific holiday that has already been mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.
- In this case, since there is no specific holiday mentioned or known, the indefinite article "a" is the correct choice.
- The option "no article needed" (C) is incorrect because we need an article before the noun "holiday" in this sentence.
- The option "an" (D) is incorrect because "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, and "holiday" does not start with a vowel sound.
To summarize, the correct answer is A: a because we need to use the indefinite article before the countable noun "holiday" in this sentence.

The correct answer is:

a) the

The sentence should read: "The roses in your garden are beautiful."

Explanation:

• "The" is used here because we are referring to specific roses (the ones in your garden).

• "An" would be incorrect because "roses" is plural and doesn't begin with a vowel sound.

• "No article needed" would be incorrect because we need an article to specify which roses we're talking about.

• "A" would be incorrect because "roses" is plural, and "a" is only used with singular nouns.

 

We use "a" when referring to any one of something that is not specific or previously known.

In this sentence, the speaker is suggesting going to some restaurant, but hasn't specified which one yet — it's just any restaurant.

• "The" would be used if both people knew which specific restaurant they meant.

• "An" is incorrect because "restaurant" starts with a consonant sound, not a vowel sound.

• "No article" would make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

 

The correct answer is B:

the

.
Here's a detailed explanation:
- The sentence "Where's ______ knife I was just using?" indicates that the speaker is looking for a specific knife.
- When referring to a specific object, we use the definite article "the". In this case, the speaker is looking for a specific knife that they were just using.
- The definite article "the" is used to specify a particular noun that is already known or has been previously mentioned.
- The speaker is asking about a particular knife that they were using before, so they need to use the definite article "the" to refer to that specific knife.
- The definite article "the" implies that the speaker and the listener both know which knife is being referred to.
- Using "a" or "an" (options C and D) would imply that the speaker is looking for any knife, not a specific one.
- Option A states that no article is needed, but in this context, an article is necessary to specify the particular knife.
Therefore, the correct answer is B:

the

.

To determine the correct article to fill in the blank, we need to consider the general rules that govern the use of articles in English.
1. Definite Article "the": The definite article "the" is used when we are referring to a specific noun that is already known or has been mentioned before. Since the blank does not specify any particular fruit, we can eliminate this option.
2. Indefinite Article "a/an": The indefinite articles "a" and "an" are used when we are referring to a non-specific noun or when mentioning something for the first time. In this case, we are referring to a fruit for lunch, but we do not specify which fruit it is. Hence, the correct answer is "a."
Therefore, the correct answer is option C:

a

.

To determine the correct article to complete the sentence, "Can you lend me ______ pen?", we need to consider the rules of English grammar and syntax.
1. An: This article is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, the word "pen" begins with a consonant sound (/p/), so "an" is not the correct choice.
2. A: This article is used before words that begin with a consonant sound. Since "pen" starts with a consonant sound (/p/), "a" is the correct choice in this case.
3. No article needed: In some cases, we do not need to use an article before a noun. However, in this sentence, an article is necessary to indicate that we are referring to a specific pen.
4. The: This article is used to refer to a specific noun that is already known or has been mentioned before. In this sentence, there is no specific pen that has been mentioned previously, so "the" is not the correct choice.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: a.

To determine the correct article to use in the blank, let's consider the options provided:
A:

no article needed

B:

the

C:

a

D:

an

In this case, the correct answer is "a" because:
1. The sentence is referring to "plenty of water," which is a general concept rather than a specific or particular water.
2. When referring to a non-specific or non-particular noun, we typically use the indefinite article "a" or "an."
3. The word "plenty" suggests an abundance or a large quantity, reinforcing the idea that it is not a specific or particular amount of water.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Make sure you drink plenty of a water."

The correct answer is option A: "a".
Explanation:
To determine whether an article is needed before the noun "new pair of shoes," we need to consider a few factors.
1. Singular or plural: Since the noun "pair" is singular, we use the indefinite article "a" or "an" before it.
2. Specific or non-specific: In this sentence, we don't have any specific pair of shoes in mind, so we use the indefinite article "a" rather than the definite article "the."
Therefore, the correct answer is "a," indicating that the speaker wants to buy any new pair of shoes in general.
To summarize, the article "a" is used because the noun "pair" is singular and the sentence doesn't refer to any specific pair of shoes.

Explanation:
- The sentence states that the person has two sisters and a brother.
- The word "sisters" and "brother" are countable nouns and require an article.
- Since the sentence does not specify any particular sisters or brother, we use the indefinite article "a" before "brother" and "sisters".
- The word "son" is also a countable noun and requires an article.
- However, the word "uncle" is a relation and does not require an article.
Breaking down the sentence:
- I have ______ two sisters and ______ brother. (I have two sisters and a brother.)
- My brother has ______ son. (My brother has a son.)
- That makes me ______ uncle. (That makes me an uncle.)
Filling in the blanks:
- I have a two sisters and a brother. (I have two sisters and a brother.)
- My brother has a son. (My brother has a son.)
- That makes me an uncle. (That makes me an uncle.)
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: a.