Articles # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 ______ moon looks beautiful tonight.

A
An
The
No article
Explanation - We use 'the' before something unique or specific. There is only one moon visible from Earth.
Correct answer is: The

Q.2 I saw ______ elephant in the forest.

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an
the
no article
Explanation - 'Elephant' starts with a vowel sound, so we use 'an'.
Correct answer is: an

Q.3 He is ______ honest man.

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an
the
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Explanation - 'Honest' starts with a vowel sound (silent 'h'), so 'an' is correct.
Correct answer is: an

Q.4 I bought ______ book yesterday.

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an
the
no article
Explanation - We use 'a' before a singular, non-specific noun starting with a consonant sound.
Correct answer is: a

Q.5 He went to ______ university in London.

a
an
the
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Explanation - 'University' starts with a 'yu' sound (a consonant sound), but in some contexts 'a' can be used. In British English 'a university' is correct.
Correct answer is: an

Q.6 ______ Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world.

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An
The
No article
Explanation - We use 'the' with unique geographical features like rivers, seas, and rainforests.
Correct answer is: The

Q.7 He wants to be ______ engineer when he grows up.

a
an
the
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Explanation - 'Engineer' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
Correct answer is: an

Q.8 We stayed at ______ hotel near the beach.

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an
the
no article
Explanation - Use 'a' for a singular, non-specific noun.
Correct answer is: a

Q.9 ______ Pacific Ocean is vast and deep.

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An
The
No article
Explanation - We use 'the' before names of oceans and seas.
Correct answer is: The

Q.10 She is reading ______ interesting book.

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an
the
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Explanation - 'Interesting' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.
Correct answer is: an

Q.11 I don’t eat ______ meat.

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an
the
no article
Explanation - We do not use an article with uncountable nouns when speaking generally.
Correct answer is: no article

Q.12 He is ______ best player in the team.

a
an
the
no article
Explanation - We use 'the' with superlatives like 'best'.
Correct answer is: the

Q.13 ______ Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

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An
The
No article
Explanation - We use 'the' before names of mountains when they include 'Mount'.
Correct answer is: The

Q.14 I will be back in ______ hour.

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an
the
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Explanation - 'Hour' starts with a silent 'h' (vowel sound), so 'an' is correct.
Correct answer is: an

Q.15 There is ______ university near my house.

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an
the
no article
Explanation - 'University' starts with a 'yu' consonant sound, so 'a' is correct.
Correct answer is: a

Q.16 He went to ______ church every Sunday.

a
an
the
no article
Explanation - We use 'a' when talking about one of many churches, not a specific one.
Correct answer is: a

Q.17 ______ sun rises in the east.

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An
The
No article
Explanation - We use 'the' for unique celestial bodies like the sun and moon.
Correct answer is: The

Q.18 I need ______ umbrella because it’s raining.

a
an
the
no article
Explanation - 'Umbrella' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
Correct answer is: an

Q.19 She gave me ______ advice that helped a lot.

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an
the
no article
Explanation - We do not use an article with uncountable nouns like 'advice' when speaking generally.
Correct answer is: no article

Q.20 ______ Nile is the longest river in the world.

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An
The
No article
Explanation - Use 'the' with names of rivers.
Correct answer is: The

Q.21 He wants to buy ______ car.

a
an
the
no article
Explanation - Use 'a' for singular, non-specific nouns starting with consonant sound.
Correct answer is: a

Q.22 I have never seen ______ elephant in real life.

a
an
the
no article
Explanation - 'Elephant' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is used.
Correct answer is: an

Q.23 ______ Himalayas are beautiful and majestic.

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An
The
No article
Explanation - We use 'the' with mountain ranges.
Correct answer is: The

Q.24 Do you want ______ orange?

a
an
the
no article
Explanation - 'Orange' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' is correct.
Correct answer is: an