Test: Type I (Articles) - Bank Exams MCQ

The article "an" is used before a vowel sound, so it is correct to say "an apple."

The article "an" is used before a vowel sound, so it is correct to say "an eagle."

When we talk about a general noun, we use no article. In this sentence, "oranges" is a general noun, and "Nagpur" is a proper noun. So, the correct sentence is "Oranges are grown in Nagpur" without any article.

 "The" is used before a singular noun when it is unique or specific. In this case, we are talking about a specific kind of elephant - the one that is vegetarian. Therefore, the correct sentence is "The elephant is a vegetarian."

We use "a" before a singular noun that is not specific, in this case "a red shirt."

The article "an" is used before a singular countable noun beginning with a vowel sound.

The article "a" is used before a singular countable noun beginning with a consonant sound.

Uncountable nouns typically do not require an indefinite article ('a' or 'an'). Here are some key points to remember:

• Uncountable nouns refer to things that cannot be counted individually.
• Examples include water, information, and music.
• When referring to these nouns in a broad sense, no article is needed.
• However, 'the' can be used when specifying a particular instance of an uncountable noun.

For example:

• We drink water every day. (broad sense, no article)
• I need the information you promised me. (specific instance, uses 'the')

The definite article "the" is used before a common noun that refers to a specific person, place, or thing.

Adjectives do not require an article before them when they modify a noun. Here are some examples:

• big house – no article before "big"
• happy child – no article before "happy"

This rule helps maintain clarity and conciseness in the language.