Choose whether each sentence needs an indefinite article (a ,an), a definite article (the), or no article. 1. ______ Beatles were a rock band. 2. This is _____ only time that I can help you. 3. I don’t like _____ Sylvia. 4. Did I come at _____ bad time? 5. Which dress do you want? ______ white one? 6. He’s _____ really good boss. 7. ______ birds that we saw yesterday were beautiful. 8. I have _____ feeling he’s not telling me everything. 9. I never have _____ good time when I go out with her. 10. What _____ pretty children!
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Answer:
1.The
2.an
3.the
3.the
5.A
6.a
7.The
8.a
9.a
10.an
Answer:
1. (No article needed) Beatles were a rock band
2. This is the only time that I can help you.
3. I don't like (No article needed) Sylvia.
4. Did I come at a bad time.
5. Which dress do you want? The white one?
6. He is really a good boss.
7. The birds that we saw yesterday were beautiful.
8. I have a feeling he's not telling me everything.
9. I never have a good time when I go out with her.
10. What (No article needed) pretty children.
Explanation:
- Articles are an important part of sentences but you should know to use them correctly. Sometimes you don't need to use articles in a sentence.
- Most of the articles complete the sentence and articles emphasize the subject or noun or a particular part of the sentence.
- For examples - Can I have oranges? (No articles needed)
- May I know your name? (not needed)
-Can I have the pencil ( talking about a particular pencil) so article is needed here.
- It is a nice place (article needed)
- An apple a day keeps doctor away (article needed)
- He is an amazing friend ( article needed)
- The weather is amazing ( article needed)
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