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Definite, indefinite and zero article. 4 exercises + answer key
The rule
a/an = first mention or indefinite. the = specific or unique. No article = general or abstract.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
Exercise 1
EasyChoose a, an, the, or no article.
I saw ___ cat in the garden.
Exercise 2
MediumChoose a, an, the or no article in context.
Can you pass ___ salt, please?
Exercise 3
HardWrite the correct article: a, an, the, or no article.
He wants to be ___ architect.
Exercise 4
HarderWrite a, an, the, or no article for each blank.
I'd like ___ coffee with ___ milk, please.
Using this in class
Print as many copies as you need. There is a name and date line at the top, the exercises run over the first pages, and the answer key sits on its own page at the end, so you can keep it or hand it out. No attribution required, no account needed.
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