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Answer Key
1.
She is ________ engineer.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → She is an engineer.
- an engineer: “Engineer” starts with a vowel sound (/ɛ/), so an is correct.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → She is an engineer.
- an engineer: “Engineer” starts with a vowel sound (/ɛ/), so an is correct.
2.
She invited me to ________ elegant café in town.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → She invited me to an elegant café in town.
- an elegant café: “Elegant” begins with a vowel sound (/ˈɛ/), so an is correct.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → She invited me to an elegant café in town.
- an elegant café: “Elegant” begins with a vowel sound (/ˈɛ/), so an is correct.
3.
He hoped to become ________ MP one day.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → He hoped to become an MP one day.
- an MP: Even though “M” is a consonant letter, it is pronounced with a vowel sound (/ɛm/). Therefore, we use an before “MP.”
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → He hoped to become an MP one day.
- an MP: Even though “M” is a consonant letter, it is pronounced with a vowel sound (/ɛm/). Therefore, we use an before “MP.”
4.
The spouse of the Prime Minister of the UK is often referred to as ________ First Spouse.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with unique official titles when followed by a specific designation.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with unique official titles when followed by a specific designation.
5.
He has never had ________ job working as a librarian.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a when mentioning a singular countable job or occupation for the first time in a general sense.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a when mentioning a singular countable job or occupation for the first time in a general sense.
6.
________ tallest building in Western Europe is the Shard in London.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: The
Always use the with superlative adjectives.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: The
Always use the with superlative adjectives.
7.
________ Japan consists of thousands of islands in the Pacific.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article before the names of most singular countries or territories.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article before the names of most singular countries or territories.
8.
Switzerland is not a member of ________ European Union.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the before political unions, groups of states, or political bodies.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the before political unions, groups of states, or political bodies.
9.
________ Sahara desert spans across several countries in North Africa.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: The
Always use the before geographical features like deserts, oceans, seas, and rivers.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: The
Always use the before geographical features like deserts, oceans, seas, and rivers.
10.
________ colleague of mine, who lives in Cyprus, has never flown on a plane.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: A
Use a in the phrase 'a [noun] of mine' to mean 'one of my...'.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: A
Use a in the phrase 'a [noun] of mine' to mean 'one of my...'.
11.
A recent study warned that all ________ tap water in the region could be contaminated by next year.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article with uncountable nouns when talking about them in general, even after 'all'.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article with uncountable nouns when talking about them in general, even after 'all'.
12.
On ________ news this evening, there was a story about a major transport strike.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the in the fixed phrase 'on the news' when referring to media broadcasts.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the in the fixed phrase 'on the news' when referring to media broadcasts.
13.
The score at half-time was ________ same as the final result.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Always use the with the word 'same' when making comparisons.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Always use the with the word 'same' when making comparisons.
14.
I prefer ________ blue sweater over there to ________ red one.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
Correct Answers: 1. the | 2. the
Use the for specific objects that are visually pointed out or distinguished ('over there').
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
Correct Answers: 1. the | 2. the
Use the for specific objects that are visually pointed out or distinguished ('over there').
15.
Their delivery vehicle achieves 60 miles ________ hour.
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use an before 'hour' because the initial letter 'h' is silent, starting with a vowel sound, and it denotes a rate/per unit time.
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use an before 'hour' because the initial letter 'h' is silent, starting with a vowel sound, and it denotes a rate/per unit time.
16.
Where is ________ laptop charger I lent you yesterday?
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the when referring to a specific item that both the speaker and listener know about due to a defining clause ('I lent you yesterday').
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the when referring to a specific item that both the speaker and listener know about due to a defining clause ('I lent you yesterday').
17.
Do you still reside in ________ Manchester?
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article before the names of most towns, cities, or locations.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article before the names of most towns, cities, or locations.
18.
Is your brother working in ________ old warehouse?
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use an before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound ('old').
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use an before singular countable nouns beginning with a vowel sound ('old').
19.
Claire's sister trains as ________ architect.
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use an before professions starting with a vowel sound.
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use an before professions starting with a vowel sound.
20.
The apples cost 85 pence ________ kilo.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a/an to express cost per unit or rate (meaning 'per').
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a/an to express cost per unit or rate (meaning 'per').
21.
What do you normally eat for ________ dinner?
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article before names of general daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: no article
Do not use an article before names of general daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
22.
Liam has ________ severe stomach ache.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a/an with standard singular health conditions and aches (a headache, a toothache, a cold).
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a/an with standard singular health conditions and aches (a headache, a toothache, a cold).
23.
After the meeting, you have ________ whole morning free to tour the studio.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with the phrase 'the whole...' when referring to a specific period of time.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with the phrase 'the whole...' when referring to a specific period of time.
24.
She has two sisters and ________ brother.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a before singular countable nouns mentioned for the first time.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a before singular countable nouns mentioned for the first time.
25.
There is ________ thriller I want to watch.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a when introducing a singular countable noun for the first time in conversation.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use a when introducing a singular countable noun for the first time in conversation.
26.
I think we'll meet late in ________ afternoon.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with parts of the day (in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening).
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with parts of the day (in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening).
27.
There are several medications that can be used to treat ________ malaria.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: - (no article)
Do not use an article before names of diseases (malaria, flu, cancer).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: - (no article)
Do not use an article before names of diseases (malaria, flu, cancer).
28.
They moved to ________ UK three years ago.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the before country names that include words like Kingdom, Republic, or States (the UK, the USA).
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the before country names that include words like Kingdom, Republic, or States (the UK, the USA).
29.
They are going to leave on ________ day after tomorrow.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the in specific time expressions like the day after tomorrow or the day before yesterday.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the in specific time expressions like the day after tomorrow or the day before yesterday.
30.
Where is ________ nearest bus station? It's just around ________ corner.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
Correct Answers: 1. the | 2. the
Use the with superlative adjectives (the nearest) and in the common idiom around the corner.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
Correct Answers: 1. the | 2. the
Use the with superlative adjectives (the nearest) and in the common idiom around the corner.
31.
Did you sleep well ________ last night?
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: - (no article)
Do not use an article with time expressions containing words like last, next, this, or every (last night, next week).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Correct Answer: - (no article)
Do not use an article with time expressions containing words like last, next, this, or every (last night, next week).
32.
He spent ________ whole month in Florida.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with the word *whole* when referring to an entire period (*the whole month*, *the whole day*).
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the with the word *whole* when referring to an entire period (*the whole month*, *the whole day*).
33.
________ weather will be much better tomorrow.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: The
Use the when referring to general environmental or atmospheric conditions like the weather.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: The
Use the when referring to general environmental or atmospheric conditions like the weather.
34.
I remembered her name after ________ few minutes.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use the fixed expression a few to indicate a small, indefinite number.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use the fixed expression a few to indicate a small, indefinite number.
35.
Monica is having ________ shower at the moment.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use **a** in common everyday action phrases like *have a shower*, *have a bath*, or *have a break*.
Answer: Blank 1: a
Correct Answer: a
Use **a** in common everyday action phrases like *have a shower*, *have a bath*, or *have a break*.
36.
He was relaxing on ________ beach.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the when referring to being out at or on the beach or countryside as a general location.
Answer: Blank 1: the
Correct Answer: the
Use the when referring to being out at or on the beach or countryside as a general location.
37.
She wrote ________ email to her friend.
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use **an** before singular countable nouns starting with a vowel sound (*email*).
Answer: Blank 1: an
Correct Answer: an
Use **an** before singular countable nouns starting with a vowel sound (*email*).
38.
I woke up in ________ middle of ________ night.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
Correct Answers: 1. the | 2. the
Use the in standard fixed phrases like in the middle and in the night.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
Correct Answers: 1. the | 2. the
Use the in standard fixed phrases like in the middle and in the night.
39.
What ________ unusual museum!
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → What an unusual museum!
- an unusual museum: “Unusual” begins with a vowel sound (/ʌ/), so we use an.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → What an unusual museum!
- an unusual museum: “Unusual” begins with a vowel sound (/ʌ/), so we use an.
40.
I normally go swimming three times ________ month.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → I normally go swimming three times a month.
- a month: Regular time expressions like “twice a week,” “three times a month” use a.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → I normally go swimming three times a month.
- a month: Regular time expressions like “twice a week,” “three times a month” use a.
41.
I've just ordered ________ brand-new laptop.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → I’ve just ordered a brand-new laptop.
- a brand-new laptop: “Laptop” starts with a consonant sound (/l/), so a is correct.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → I’ve just ordered a brand-new laptop.
- a brand-new laptop: “Laptop” starts with a consonant sound (/l/), so a is correct.
42.
My neighbours own ________ beautiful cottage in the countryside.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → My neighbours own a beautiful cottage in the countryside.
- a beautiful cottage: Indefinite article a is used before singular countable nouns when introducing something not previously mentioned.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → My neighbours own a beautiful cottage in the countryside.
- a beautiful cottage: Indefinite article a is used before singular countable nouns when introducing something not previously mentioned.
43.
This journey should only take half ________ hour.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → This journey should only take half an hour.
- an hour: Although “hour” starts with the letter “h,” the “h” is silent, so the word begins with a vowel sound (/aʊ/). That’s why we use an.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → This journey should only take half an hour.
- an hour: Although “hour” starts with the letter “h,” the “h” is silent, so the word begins with a vowel sound (/aʊ/). That’s why we use an.
44.
Her fiancé is ________ engineer.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Her fiancé is an engineer.
- an engineer: “Engineer” starts with a vowel sound (/ɛ/), so an is correct.
Answer: Blank 1: an
an → Her fiancé is an engineer.
- an engineer: “Engineer” starts with a vowel sound (/ɛ/), so an is correct.
45.
My grandfather is ________ eldest member of our family.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → My grandfather is the eldest member of our family.
- the eldest member: Superlatives (oldest, eldest, best, worst) always take the.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → My grandfather is the eldest member of our family.
- the eldest member: Superlatives (oldest, eldest, best, worst) always take the.
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