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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.
- an
- a
- no article
- the (correct)
Choose the correct article: He bought ___ pair of shoes.
Choose the correct article: He bought ___ pair of shoes.
- the
- no article
- an
- a (correct)
Choose the correct article: ___ ocean is very vast.
Choose the correct article: ___ ocean is very vast.
- An
- no article
- The (correct)
- A
Choose the correct article: They are visiting ___ museum this afternoon.
Choose the correct article: They are visiting ___ museum this afternoon.
Choose the correct article: I need ___ new phone.
Choose the correct article: I need ___ new phone.
Choose the correct article: ___ history of this region is fascinating.
Choose the correct article: ___ history of this region is fascinating.
Choose the correct article: I would like ___ slice of cake.
Choose the correct article: I would like ___ slice of cake.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ doctor.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ doctor.
Choose the correct article: She has ___ unique style.
Choose the correct article: She has ___ unique style.
Choose the correct article: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
Choose the correct article: I saw ___ elephant at the zoo.
Choose the correct article: ___ sun rises in the east.
Choose the correct article: ___ sun rises in the east.
Choose the correct article: She bought ___ new car yesterday.
Choose the correct article: She bought ___ new car yesterday.
Choose the correct article: ___ children are playing in the park.
Choose the correct article: ___ children are playing in the park.
Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest man.
Choose the correct article: She lives in ___ beautiful house.
Choose the correct article: She lives in ___ beautiful house.
Choose the correct article: I met ___ old friend yesterday.
Choose the correct article: I met ___ old friend yesterday.
Choose the correct article: They want to see ___ performance tonight.
Choose the correct article: They want to see ___ performance tonight.
Choose the correct article: ___ book is on the table.
Choose the correct article: ___ book is on the table.
Choose the correct article: I need ___ help with this project.
Choose the correct article: I need ___ help with this project.
Choose the correct article: She has ___ wonderful voice.
Choose the correct article: She has ___ wonderful voice.
Choose the correct article: The lake near our house is very clean.
Choose the correct article: The lake near our house is very clean.
Choose the correct article: He is ___ best candidate for the job.
Choose the correct article: He is ___ best candidate for the job.
Choose the correct article: The cake on the table looks delicious.
Choose the correct article: The cake on the table looks delicious.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ top student in the class.
Choose the correct article: She is ___ top student in the class.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ dress she wore was stunning.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ dress she wore was stunning.
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.
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.
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.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ wind is very strong today.
Which article is correct for this sentence: ___ wind is very strong today.
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.
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.
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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