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Answer Key
1.
He was injured in an accident and rushed to ________ hospital immediately.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → He was injured in an accident and rushed to hospital immediately.
- Refers to the institution's primary purpose (receiving medical treatment as a patient).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → He was injured in an accident and rushed to hospital immediately.
- Refers to the institution's primary purpose (receiving medical treatment as a patient).
2.
His sister drove to ________ hospital to visit him during calling hours.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → His sister drove to the hospital to visit him during calling hours.
- Refers to the specific physical building as a visitor, not as a patient.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → His sister drove to the hospital to visit him during calling hours.
- Refers to the specific physical building as a visitor, not as a patient.
3.
Government policies should focus on providing better services for ________ elderly.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Government policies should focus on providing better services for the elderly.
- The + Adjective represents a whole group of people as a plural concept.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → Government policies should focus on providing better services for the elderly.
- The + Adjective represents a whole group of people as a plural concept.
4.
She has been taking lessons for three years to learn how to play ________ piano.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → She has been taking lessons for three years to learn how to play the piano.
- The structure play + the + musical instrument is required.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → She has been taking lessons for three years to learn how to play the piano.
- The structure play + the + musical instrument is required.
5.
Every weekend, he gets together with his colleagues to play ________ football.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Every weekend, he gets together with his colleagues to play football.
- Sports and games take zero article after play.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Every weekend, he gets together with his colleagues to play football.
- Sports and games take zero article after play.
6.
I have always been deeply interested in ________ history.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → I have always been deeply interested in history.
- Abstract nouns used in a general context take no article.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → I have always been deeply interested in history.
- Abstract nouns used in a general context take no article.
7.
We are currently studying ________ history of European art in our seminar.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → We are currently studying the history of European art in our seminar.
- The abstract noun “history” is modified by a specific phrase (“of European art”), requiring the.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → We are currently studying the history of European art in our seminar.
- The abstract noun “history” is modified by a specific phrase (“of European art”), requiring the.
8.
Children in this country usually start ________ school at six years old.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Children in this country usually start school at six years old.
- Refers to attending school for its primary institutional purpose (as students studying).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Children in this country usually start school at six years old.
- Refers to attending school for its primary institutional purpose (as students studying).
9.
An electrician came to inspect the wiring at ________ school yesterday.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → An electrician came to inspect the wiring at the school yesterday.
- Refers to visiting the physical building for work, not as a student attending class.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → An electrician came to inspect the wiring at the school yesterday.
- Refers to visiting the physical building for work, not as a student attending class.
10.
The new social initiative aims to provide training for ________ unemployed.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → The new social initiative aims to provide training for the unemployed.
- The + Adjective refers to the entire category of unemployed people.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → The new social initiative aims to provide training for the unemployed.
- The + Adjective refers to the entire category of unemployed people.
11.
He lived ________ life full of adventure and travels.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → He lived a life full of adventure and travels.
- An abstract noun (“life”) with a descriptive modifier takes a/an when referring to a particular kind of life.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → He lived a life full of adventure and travels.
- An abstract noun (“life”) with a descriptive modifier takes a/an when referring to a particular kind of life.
12.
She has ________ good knowledge of organic chemistry.
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → She has a good knowledge of organic chemistry.
- “Knowledge” takes a when preceded by an adjective and modified by a subject phrase (“a good knowledge of...”).
Answer: Blank 1: a
a → She has a good knowledge of organic chemistry.
- “Knowledge” takes a when preceded by an adjective and modified by a subject phrase (“a good knowledge of...”).
13.
Charity organizations work hard so that ________ rich can support ________ poor.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
the | the → Charity organizations work hard so that the rich can support the poor.
- Using The + Adjective converts adjectives into plural nouns representing groups of people.
Answer: Blank 1: the; Blank 2: the
the | the → Charity organizations work hard so that the rich can support the poor.
- Using The + Adjective converts adjectives into plural nouns representing groups of people.
14.
My grandfather stays in ________ bed until 10 AM every Sunday morning.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → My grandfather stays in bed until 10 AM every Sunday morning.
- Refers to the primary purpose of bed (sleeping/resting).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → My grandfather stays in bed until 10 AM every Sunday morning.
- Refers to the primary purpose of bed (sleeping/resting).
15.
She sat down on ________ bed to tie her shoe laces.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → She sat down on the bed to tie her shoe laces.
- Refers to a specific piece of furniture as a physical object rather than for sleeping.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → She sat down on the bed to tie her shoe laces.
- Refers to a specific piece of furniture as a physical object rather than for sleeping.
16.
Do you know how to play ________ chess, or would you prefer a outdoor game?
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Do you know how to play chess, or would you prefer a outdoor game?
- Games and board games take zero article after play.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Do you know how to play chess, or would you prefer a outdoor game?
- Games and board games take zero article after play.
17.
He spends his evening practicing on ________ guitar.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → He spends his evening practicing on the guitar.
- Musical instruments require the in performance/practice contexts.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → He spends his evening practicing on the guitar.
- Musical instruments require the in performance/practice contexts.
18.
Many people believe that ________ life is full of unexpected surprises.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Many people believe that life is full of unexpected surprises.
- Abstract nouns in a general sense take zero article.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → Many people believe that life is full of unexpected surprises.
- Abstract nouns in a general sense take zero article.
19.
The convicted criminal was sent to ________ prison for ten years.
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → The convicted criminal was sent to prison for ten years.
- Refers to the institutional purpose (serving a sentence as an inmate).
Answer: Blank 1: x
Zero Article → The convicted criminal was sent to prison for ten years.
- Refers to the institutional purpose (serving a sentence as an inmate).
20.
A social worker visited ________ prison to inspect the living conditions of inmates.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → A social worker visited the prison to inspect the living conditions of inmates.
- Refers to the physical location/facility visited by an outside party.
Answer: Blank 1: the
the → A social worker visited the prison to inspect the living conditions of inmates.
- Refers to the physical location/facility visited by an outside party.
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