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Choose the correct article: She is ___ best player on the team.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ best player on the team.
Choose the correct article: He bought ___ pair of shoes.
Choose the correct article: He bought ___ pair of shoes.
Choose the correct article: ___ ocean is very vast.
Choose the correct article: ___ ocean is very vast.
Choose the correct article: They are visiting ___ museum this afternoon.
Choose the correct article: They are visiting ___ museum this afternoon.
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Choose the correct article: I need ___ new phone.
Choose the correct article: I need ___ new phone.
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Choose the correct article: ___ history of this region is fascinating.
Choose the correct article: ___ history of this region is fascinating.
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Choose the correct article: I would like ___ slice of cake.
Choose the correct article: I would like ___ slice of cake.
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Choose the correct article: She is ___ doctor.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ doctor.
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Choose the correct article: She has ___ unique style.
Choose the correct article: She has ___ unique style.
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Choose the correct article: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
Choose the correct article: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
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Choose the correct article: ___ sun rises in the east.
Choose the correct article: ___ sun rises in the east.
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Choose the correct article: She bought ___ new car yesterday.
Choose the correct article: She bought ___ new car yesterday.
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Choose the correct article: ___ children are playing in the park.
Choose the correct article: ___ children are playing in the park.
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Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
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Choose the correct article: She lives in ___ beautiful house.
Choose the correct article: She lives in ___ beautiful house.
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Choose the correct article: I met ___ old friend yesterday.
Choose the correct article: I met ___ old friend yesterday.
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Choose the correct article: They want to see ___ performance tonight.
Choose the correct article: They want to see ___ performance tonight.
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Choose the correct article: ___ book is on the table.
Choose the correct article: ___ book is on the table.
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Choose the correct article: I need ___ help with this project.
Choose the correct article: I need ___ help with this project.
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Choose the correct article: She has ___ wonderful voice.
Choose the correct article: She has ___ wonderful voice.
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Choose the correct article: The lake near our house is very clean.
Choose the correct article: The lake near our house is very clean.
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Choose the correct article: He is ___ best candidate for the job.
Choose the correct article: He is ___ best candidate for the job.
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Choose the correct article: The cake on the table looks delicious.
Choose the correct article: The cake on the table looks delicious.
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Choose the correct article: She is ___ top student in the class.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ top student in the class.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ dress she wore was stunning.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ dress she wore was stunning.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ advice you gave was very helpful.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ advice you gave was very helpful.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: She received ___ award for her performance.
Which article is correct for this sentence: She received ___ award for her performance.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: He bought ___ new pair of shoes.
Which article is correct for this sentence: He bought ___ new pair of shoes.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ wind is very strong today.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ wind is very strong today.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: I need ___ umbrella because it's raining.
Which article is correct for this sentence: I need ___ umbrella because it's raining.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ university she attends is highly ranked.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ university she attends is highly ranked.
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Which article is correct for this sentence: They live in ___ house near the park.
Which article is correct for this sentence: They live in ___ house near the park.
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Study Notes
Test Overview
- Verbal Ability Test focused on Articles
- Designed for the academic year: 2024-2025
- Prepared by Dr.G. Manikandan, DEAN-CDIR
- Date of test: September 16, 2024
- Total questions: 100, each with multiple-choice answers
- Maximum marks: 100, with a duration of 60 minutes
Instructions
- Each question provides four possible answers; only one is correct
- Equal marks assigned for each question
- A penalty of one-third of the mark for each incorrect answer
Article Usage in English Grammar
- Articles classify nouns as specific or nonspecific
- Two types: Definite (the) and Indefinite (a, an)
Examples of Article Usage
- "She is ___ doctor" requires the indefinite article (A or B)
- "I saw ___ elephant at the zoo" uses (B) "an"
- "___ sun rises in the east" necessitates the definite article (C) "The"
- Context of adjectives changes article choice: "She bought ___ new car" uses (A) "a"
- Plural nouns require "the" when speaking of a specific group: "___ children are playing"
- Honest begins with a vowel sound, thus: "He is ___ honest man" needs (B) "an"
Specific Contexts
- "___ house next to ours is for sale" indicates a specific location with (C) "The"
- Unique styles and characteristics usually invoke (B) "an": "She has ___ unique style"
- Collective contexts such as oceans, parks, and other references to large nouns typically use (C) "The"
Additional Grammar Points
- Utilizing adjectives affects article choice; unique words require specific articles
- Compound nouns (e.g., "pair of shoes") will use an appropriate article based on the noun's sound (A or B)
- The use of "an" is determined by the phonetic sound of the following word, not just the first letter
Review of Correct Answers in Context
- Familiarity with contexts helps in determining proper articles, like:
- "___ project" (C) "The" if speaking about a previously mentioned project
- "I found ___ old coin" (A) "an" is incorrect due to the coin starting with a consonant sound
- "___ cake on the table" again uses (C) "The" when referring to something specific
Focus Areas for Test Preparation
- Distinguish when to use "a" vs. "an" based on vowel sounds
- Understand specific vs. nonspecific use of articles
- Practice identifying the context to select correct articles in sentences
- Be aware of penalties for incorrect answers to strategize best responses
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Description
Test your knowledge of English articles with this quiz! You'll need to choose the correct article for each sentence presented. Improve your grammar skills and understand the subtleties of article usage in English.
