a, an, the, zero article exercise
– Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
1. She lost ………………………. hope and decided to give up. (LM)
a. no article b. a c. an d. the
2. We should all spread ………… peace because it is the basis of stability. (LM)
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
3. You shouldn’t mix with bad friends: better alone than in …… bad company. (LM)
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
4. She was tired, so she returned ……………………… early. (LM)
a. to home b. home c. the home d. a home
5. ………………. students in my class are great.
a. The b. No article c. An d. A
6. ………………… Irish are known for their sense of humour.
a. An b. A c. The d. No word
7. Is there ……………. university near your house?
a. a b. the c. no word d. an
8. Ken’s brother is in ……………… prison for robbery.
a. the b. a c. an d. no article
9. The other day the fire brigade had to go to ……………… prison to put out the fire.
a. a b. an c. the d. no word
10. …………. sun has been shining all day.
a. No article b. A c. An d. The
11. I’d like to buy a car, but …………….. cars are so expensive.
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
12. Paris is ………….. capital of France.
a. an b. the c. a d. no word
13. I would like to visit …………………. United States.
a. no word b. a c. the d. an
14. I went to ………………… hospital to visit my grandmother.
a. the b. a c. no article d. an
15. My grandfather is in ……………. hospital because he is sick.
a. a b. an c. the d. no word
16. That’s …………………….. beautiful bird I bought yesterday.
a. an b. no article c. a d. the