General Knowledge Quiz Using Articles
Quiz by Jonathan Saye
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- Q1
Match the rules for articles (and non-articles) with the example sentences.
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Why do we use 'the' in this sentence?
The government created new laws to prevent pollution.
There is only one government (or it obvious which one mean)
It follows a preposition.
It is one of many.
We have mentioned it before.
60s - Q3
Why do we use 'a' in this sentence?
Carlos took a biscuit from the plate.
It is a plural noun.
It is one of many.
It follows a preposition.
60s - Q4
Why don't we use an article at the end of this sentence?
Carlos enjoyed spending time at college.
We know which college it is.
It is one of many colleges.
We know which college it is.
It follows a preposition.
60s - Q5
Why isn't there an article at the start of the sentence?
People forget too easily.
It follows a preposition.
It talks about a plural or uncountable noun in general.
We are talking about a specific group of people.
60s - Q6
Which option could best fill the space?
Which planet is nearest to ________ sun?
the
no article
a
an
60s - Q7
What type of fruit is ____ cantaloupe?
an
the
no article
a
60s - Q8
How many states are there in ________ USA?
an
no article
the
a
60s - Q9
Who was ________ second man to walk on _________ moon?
the/ the
no article/ the
the/ a
a/ a
60s - Q10
Which animals were domesticated first, _______ cats or _________ dogs?
a/ a
no article/ no article
the/ the
60s - Q11
Which country first gave _______ women _________ right to vote?
no article/ no article
no article/ the
a/ the
the/ the
60s - Q12
What vegetable is __________ vodka often made from?
an
no article
the
a
60s - Q13
What colour are ______ babies' eyes at birth?
the
an
no article
a
60s - Q14
What is _______ largest man-made structure on Earth?
no article
the
a
an
60s - Q15
Is _____ spider ________ insect?
an/ an
an/ a
a/ an
a/ a
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