Choose a, an or for no article for each blank below, then click the check button to check your answers. Decided whether to use the definite article the or not. They usually go skiing in the alps but last year they went to france and skied on the mont blanc. The definite or zero article exercise zero the s church. Determiners can be possessives my, your, their, our, your, his, her, demonstratives this, that, these and those and quantifiers any. Articles exercises elementary and intermediate level. The is used to refer to specific or particular nouns. For fillintheblank questions, you must type accents, because a missing accent a spelling mistake a wrong answer. Explanations and examples along with tests and exercises online to practise english articles.
Do we use the definite article the with the following nouns. There are 2 different activities in which students are asked to put the definite article before the noun. There we went shopping at harrods, visited tower and enjoyed a sunny afternoon in hyde park. Free exercises on definite and indefinite articles a, an, the or zero article. The drag and drop activity below might not work properly in old browsers. Students solutions upperintermediate 3rd edition grammar exercise 1 articles and quantifiers.
The number in brackets tells you the number of articles you should use. In english, articles are used to modify nouns in certain situations. Art003 definite and indefinite articles elementary. Countable nouns with aan and some article the and geography article a or an article the nothing article and use of aan using the or not with nouns. Les articles indefinis liste des articles indefinis. If you wish to become an english articles expert, read advanced articles, complete articles exercises 12 30, and take the articles final test. The indefinite article a can be used in the vague sense of a certain. Decide whether to use the definite article the or not. This is a very simple worksheet for revising articles and countable and uncountable nouns.
We left rome, flew over alps and made a quick stop in london. Test your english by typing the correct indefinite article to complete the gaps in the sentences about places, nationalities and celebrations. Did you see the film on television or at the cinema. Art011 definite and indefinite articles intermediate. Read each sentences and decide whether it is correct or not. This quiz will help you practice using the definite the and indefinite a, an articles correctly. Test yourself on french indefinite articles by choosing the correct article if any to fill in the blank. Learn english grammar indefinite articles cloze exercise. This section is all about the definite article the, as well as indefinite articles a and an levels of difficulty. Exercise 1 articles and quantifiers solutions oxford. Art004 articles fill in the correct article a, an or the. Articles in english may look simple but they are a complex part of english grammar to.
Definite and indefinite articles pdf worksheets english. Indefinite articles can change depending upon the gender of the noun and upon case. The mayor was sent to prison shops he went to the bakers meals we have lunch at two. Use of the definite article the in english exercise. For each picture, write the word with the correct definite and indefinite articles, and the correct plural form.
Exercise 2 articles solutions oxford university press. This grammar exercise tests your understanding of the rules regarding the use of the definite and indefinite articles. Fun pdf article esl activities, games, and interactive and printable. If you cant see the flash quiz, or if it is taking too long to open, click refresh on your browser. Grammar exercise articles a, an, the or zero article. The definite article and geographical terms and names. Explain how to determine correct article usage and the difference between the and aan definite and indefinite articles this packet should help a learner seeking to understand english grammar and who is confused about the difference between definite and indefinite articles. Articles about learning, using and teaching the english language, including advice, tutorials, opinions and lesson plans from various authors and contributors. Articles exercises a an the indefinite and definite. Articles countable and uncountable nouns worksheet. Ask them if they have seen the steven spielberg movie, a. Explain what articles are and how they function in a sentence. Beginnerintermediate choose the correct and most naturalsounding response to complete each sentence.
News about exercise, including commentary and archival articles published in the new york times. Articles aanthe0 a free english exercise to learn english. Articles 1 will help students practice this key third grade skill. The indefinite article a can be used in the numerical sense of one. Articles cover topics from english grammar, spelling and punctuation, through to language teaching, career development, specialisations, and ideas and suggestions for the classroom. In this free articles game, students practice matching articles a, an, the with nouns. Use a before a word which begins with a consonant sound.
For exercises, you can reveal the answers first submit worksheet and print the page to have the exercise and the answers. Definite, indefinite, singular, plural instructions complete the table in french. Students solutions preintermediate grammar exercise 2 articles. Please note that after each exercise below, we have listed the article uses covered with a link to the descriptions. We call the the definite article and aan the indefinite article. Try our free exercises to build knowledge and confidence. English practice downloadable pdf grammar and vocabulary worksheets.
The cheese in that shop is great s things in general i love cheese s people from countries the french s streets. A, an, some use the corresponding article with the following nouns. I dont really like sweet things but i love a chocolate. Exercise 6 of 30 focusing on the english articles a, an, and the. Practise definite and indefinite articles in the english classroom. Indefinite articles are used when referring to a nonspecific noun or a category. Update your browser to be able to use these exercises online. Articles esl activities games worksheets teach this. Practice when to use and not use the definite article the exercise 1 is an advanced level quiz and has 10 questions.
Art012 definite and indefinite articles intermediate. Articles worksheets are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. French exercise gender and definite articles created by bridg with the test builder. Fill in the gaps with a, an, the or x if it isnt necessary to use any article. The definite article the exercise 1 english grammar exercises. A singular countable noun must have an article or another determiner with it. Ein buch in the nominative becomes einem buch in the dative. January 31, 2016 here are the basic rules for the use of articles. Fill in the b lanks with suitab le indefinite ar ticles. Art004 definite and indefinite articles intermediate. The soviet union was the first country to send a man into space. You can a look at the lesson if you need help attention. Grammar definite and indefinite articles instructions for the teacher this exercise is a supplement to the exercises of in charge 1, unit 9, pages 109 through 112.
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