Mixed Articles Exercises (Set 2)

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Article

Choose “a,” “an,” “the,” or no article (—) for each blank in the sentences below.

1. __________ moon is shining brightly tonight.
2. I have __________ idea for our next project.
3. She took __________ train to __________ city center.
4. We went to __________ restaurant that our friends recommended.
5. There’s __________ bird outside the window.
6. Can you hand me __________ scissors, please?
7. They bought __________ new house last year.
8. __________ sky turned dark as __________ storm approached.
9. He works as __________ doctor at __________ local hospital.
10. __________ books on __________ shelf are mine.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Gaps

Fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” or “the” where necessary.

1. __________ Taj Mahal is __________ famous monument in India.
2. I bought __________ apple and __________ banana for breakfast.
3. __________ dog I saw yesterday looked lost.
4. Do you have __________ umbrella? It might rain later.
5. __________ water in this lake is very clear.
6. __________ Mount Kilimanjaro is __________ tallest mountain in Africa.
7. __________ pizza we ordered was delicious.
8. I need __________ hour to finish my assignment.
9. __________ university near my house offers language courses.
10. __________ Eiffel Tower is in Paris.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Option

Choose the correct option to complete each sentence: “a,” “an,” “the,” or no article (—).

1. __________ stars are visible tonight.
   A) The
   B) A
   C) An
   D) — (no article)
2. I would like __________ glass of water.
   A) a
   B) an
   C) the
   D) — (no article)
3. __________ Sahara Desert is __________ largest desert in the world.
   A) The, the
   B) A, an
   C) —, the
   D) The, — (no article)
4. There’s __________ insect on your shoulder.
   A) the
   B) an
   C) a
   D) — (no article)
5. __________ Pacific Ocean is __________ deepest ocean.
   A) The, the
   B) A, a
   C) —, an
   D) The, a
6. I need __________ advice on this issue.
   A) a
   B) an
   C) the
   D) — (no article)
7. __________ sun sets in __________ west.
   A) The, the
   B) A, an
   C) An, a
   D) —, the
8. He is __________ honest man.
   A) an
   B) a
   C) the
   D) — (no article)
9. I have __________ appointment with __________ manager today.
   A) a, a
   B) an, the
   C) the, the
   D) —, the
10. Could you pass me __________ salt, please?
    A) a
    B) an
    C) the
    D) — (no article)

Exercise 4: Correct or Incorrect?

Read the sentences below and decide if they are correct or incorrect. If incorrect, rewrite the sentence with the correct article.

1. She is a excellent swimmer.
2. The milk in the fridge is spoiled.
3. We are going to visit a Spain next summer.
4. I love to play the football on weekends.
5. Can you see a sun in the sky?
6. They went to the Paris last year.
7. This is a best restaurant in town.
8. He has an umbrella in his car.
9. I’m learning to play a guitar.
10. A history of the building is fascinating.

Exercise 5: Fill in the Gaps in the Story

Fill in the blanks with “a,” “an,” “the,” or no article (—) to complete the story below.

Last weekend, I went to __________ countryside with my family. We stayed in __________ small cabin by __________ lake. On __________ first morning, we took __________ boat and went fishing. __________ weather was perfect, and we caught __________ few fish. After that, we went for __________ long walk through __________ woods. We saw __________ beautiful flowers and __________ deer in __________ distance. In __________ evening, we made __________ campfire and roasted marshmallows. It was __________ perfect end to __________ wonderful day.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Article

1. The
2. an
3. the, the
4. the
5. a
6. the
7. a
8. the, the
9. a, the
10. The, the

Exercise 2: Fill in the Gaps

1. The, a
2. an, a
3. The
4. an
5. The
6. Mount, the
7. The
8. an
9. A
10. The

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Option

1. D
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. C

Exercise 4: Correct or Incorrect?

1. Incorrect → She is an excellent swimmer.
2. Correct
3. Incorrect → We are going to visit — Spain next summer.
4. Incorrect → I love to play — football on weekends.
5. Incorrect → Can you see the sun in the sky?
6. Incorrect → They went to — Paris last year.
7. Incorrect → This is the best restaurant in town.
8. Correct
9. Incorrect → I’m learning to play the guitar.
10. Correct

Exercise 5: Fill in the Gaps in the Story
Last weekend, I went to the countryside with my family. We stayed in a small cabin by the lake. On the first morning, we took a boat and went fishing. The weather was perfect, and we caught a few fish. After that, we went for a long walk through the woods. We saw — beautiful flowers and a deer in the distance. In the evening, we made a campfire and roasted marshmallows. It was a perfect end to a wonderful day.