Mixed Exercise: Articles (A, An, The, or Zero Article)

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Article

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

1. __________ sun rises in __________ east.
2. We went to __________ amazing restaurant last night.
3. __________ water in this bottle is cold.
4. Can you lend me __________ pencil?
5. __________ people often go to __________ beach on weekends.
6. He is __________ tallest person in our class.
7. __________ university in my town offers many courses.
8. She works as __________ engineer in London.
9. They have __________ dog and __________ cat at home.
10. I need __________ umbrella because it’s raining.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Gaps

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

1. I saw __________ elephant at __________ zoo yesterday.
2. Could you pass me __________ salt, please?
3. __________ Nile is __________ longest river in __________ world.
4. There’s __________ spider on __________ ceiling!
5. He went to __________ doctor because he was feeling unwell.
6. Is this __________ book you were looking for?
7. __________ flowers you planted are growing beautifully.
8. We stayed at __________ hotel near __________ Eiffel Tower.
9. I have __________ idea about how to solve this problem.
10. She’s __________ honest person.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Option

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

1. I need __________ pen to write this letter.
   • A) a
   • B) an
   • C) the
   • D) — (no article)
2. __________ apple a day keeps __________ doctor away.
   • A) The, a
   • B) An, the
   • C) A, a
   • D) The, the
3. I’ve never been to __________ USA before.
   • A) the
   • B) a
   • C) an
   • D) — (no article)
4. My cousin is __________ artist.
   • A) a
   • B) an
   • C) the
   • D) — (no article)
5. We went to __________ new restaurant last night.
   • A) the
   • B) a
   • C) an
   • D) — (no article)
6. __________ Earth revolves around __________ Sun.
   • A) The, the
   • B) An, a
   • C) A, an
   • D) — (no article), the
7. Please put __________ books back on __________ shelf.
   • A) an, the
   • B) the, a
   • C) the, the
   • D) — (no article), the
8. She is __________ university student.
   • A) an
   • B) a
   • C) the
   • D) — (no article)
9. __________ sky looks beautiful tonight.
   • A) A
   • B) The
   • C) An
   • D) — (no article)
10. Could you close __________ door, 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. I have a appointment at the dentist tomorrow.
2. Can you see an stars in the sky tonight?
3. They are planning to visit a Europe next summer.
4. We need the new chair for our living room.
5. The Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
6. I love to drink a coffee in the morning.
7. He has a experience in managing teams.
8. This is the best movie I have ever seen.
9. I am going to a home now.
10. The dog is man’s best friend.

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.

Yesterday, I had __________ most unusual day. I woke up early in __________ morning to go for __________ jog. As I was running, I saw __________ cat stuck in __________ tree. I called __________ fire department, and they arrived within __________ few minutes. __________ firefighter climbed __________ tree and rescued __________ cat. After that, I decided to visit __________ museum nearby. It was __________ wonderful experience! In __________ afternoon, I met up with __________ old friend for __________ coffee. We talked about __________ good times we had in __________ past. It was __________ day I’ll never forget.

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Article

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

Exercise 2: Fill in the Gaps

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

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Option

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

Exercise 4: Correct or Incorrect?

1. Incorrect → I have an appointment at the dentist tomorrow.
2. Incorrect → Can you see any stars in the sky tonight?
3. Incorrect → They are planning to visit — Europe next summer.
4. Incorrect → We need a new chair for our living room.
5. Incorrect → Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
6. Incorrect → I love to drink — coffee in the morning.
7. Incorrect → He has experience in managing teams.
8. Correct
9. Incorrect → I am going home now.
10. Correct

Exercise 5: Fill in the Gaps in the Story

Yesterday, I had the most unusual day. I woke up early in the morning to go for a jog. As I was running, I saw a cat stuck in a tree. I called the fire department, and they arrived within a few minutes. The firefighter climbed the tree and rescued the cat. After that, I decided to visit a museum nearby. It was a wonderful experience! In the afternoon, I met up with an old friend for a coffee. We talked about the good times we had in the past. It was a day I’ll never forget.