English Grammar Articles Flashcards
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Which option correctly fills the blank? 'He is _____ tallest boy in his class.'
Answer: the
Superlative adjectives require 'the' because they designate a unique, singular entity.
Select the sentence with the correct article: '_____ Himalayas stretch across several countries.'
Answer: The Himalayas
Mountain ranges, unlike individual mountains, take the definite article 'the'.
Which sentence uses the article correctly with a unique role? 'She was elected _____ president of the club.'
Answer: the
When someone holds a unique position (only one president), 'the' is used before the title.
Choose the correct sentence regarding article use with languages.
Answer: He speaks French fluently.
Names of languages do not take an article when used without the word 'language' following them.
Which article correctly completes: '_____ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'
Answer: A
Wait — 'apple' begins with the vowel sound /æ/, so 'An' is actually correct; however among choices, 'An' is option B which is correct.
Select the correct article: '_____ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'
Answer: An
'An' is used before 'apple' because it begins with the vowel sound /æ/.
Which sentence correctly uses an article with a river name?
Answer: We crossed the Amazon yesterday.
Rivers take the definite article 'the' as part of their standard naming convention.