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Articles Exercises with Answers

Articles are words (a, an, the) used before nouns to define them as specific or unspecific. Here you will find exercises on Articles with different approaches. Practice these Articles exercises to understand their correct usage and improve your grammar skills.

Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles (a, an, or the).

1. She adopted _______ adorable puppy from the shelter.
2. I saw _______ elephant at the zoo.
3. We need to buy _______ umbrella before it rains.
4. There is _______ old church in our town.
5. My father is _______ honest man.
6. Can you pass me _______ apple from the basket?
7. They visited _______ Eiffel Tower during their trip.
8. She bought _______ orange dress for the party.
9. We live near _______ university.
10. He works as _______ engineer in a multinational company.

Answers for Exercise 1

1. An
2. An
3. An
4. An
5. An
6. An
7. The
8. An
9. A
10. An

Exercise 2 – Correct the Errors

Identify and correct the incorrect articles in the following sentences.

1. She adopted a elephant from the zoo.
2. I bought an book from the store.
3. We saw a eagle flying in the sky.
4. He is an talented musician.
5. She visited a Eiffel Tower last summer.
6. They adopted an dog from the rescue center.
7. We need an hour to complete this task.
8. He gave me a honest answer.
9. She is an university professor.
10. My brother bought an new car.

Answers for Exercise 2

1. She adopted an elephant from the zoo.
2. I bought a book from the store.
3. We saw an eagle flying in the sky.
4. He is a talented musician.
5. She visited the Eiffel Tower last summer.
6. They adopted a dog from the rescue center.
7. We need an hour to complete this task.
8. He gave me an honest answer.
9. She is a university professor.
10. My brother bought a new car.

Exercise 3 – Choose the Correct Article

Select the appropriate article (a, an, or the) for each sentence.

1. (A / An) apple a day keeps the doctor away.
2. (A / The) sun rises in the east.
3. (An / A) hour ago, he called me.
4. (A / An) university is a place for higher studies.
5. (The / A) Taj Mahal is a beautiful monument.
6. (An / The) orange is rich in vitamin C.
7. (A / The) moon looks beautiful tonight.
8. (A / An) ant is carrying food to its colony.
9. (A / The) Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
10. (An / The) honest person is always respected.

Answers for Exercise 3

1. An
2. The
3. An
4. A
5. The
6. An
7. The
8. An
9. The
10. An