Fill in the blanks with an appropriate article.

When we are talking about a person or thing for the first time, use a/an with it. Use the in subsequent references to that person. Use the to refer to a person or thing that both the speaker and the listener know about.

1. ………………….. man sitting opposite me was ………………….. war veteran.

2. He didn’t like ……………………. idea.

3. I have …………………. wonderful idea.

4. My dad is …………………… architect.

5. ………………….. dog is …………………. loyal animal.

6. That is ………………….. beautiful frock.

7. She is …………………… generous woman.

8. What ………………….. lovely evening!

9. I watched …………………. good movie yesterday.

10. Where is ………………….. camera you borrowed from me?

11. ……………………. bright student can learn their lessons quickly.

12. He is …………………… pessimist.

Answers

The, a, 2. the, 3. a, 4. an, 5. A, a, 6. a, 7. a, 8. a, 9. a, 10. the, 11. A, 12. a

Worksheet 2

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate article.

1. …………………. whale is …………………. largest animal in creation.

2. …………………… rusty hinges creaked when ……………………….. gate opened.

3. I have got …………………… letter for you.

4. He is looking for ………………………. job.

5. …………………….. government should create more jobs for young people.

6. ……………………… creation of ………………… new sports facility will benefit ………………….. local children.

7. …………………… designer’s latest creation is …………………… strapless gown.

8. His dad is …………………… famous lawyer.

9. Mark Twain was one of ………………….. greatest writers of America.

10. Creatures of all sizes and shapes inhabit …………………….. earth.

11. ……………………………. rooster crows at daybreak.

12. They gathered around ……………………… platform to hear ……………………. speaker.

13. …………………….. bird has a crest of white feathers.

14. ……………………… team was discouraged after losing …………………….. game.

15. Robbery is ……………………….. criminal act.

16. It was ……………………… stupid thing to do.

17. She has acted in ……………………. movie.

18. I am waiting for …………………….. call from my brother.

19. She is ……………………. most deserving candidate.

20. I don’t want to be …………………….. loser.

Answers

1. The, the, 2. The, the, 3. a, 4. a, 5. The 6. The, the, the, 7. The, a, 8. a 9. the 10. the, 11. The, 12. the, the, 13. The, 14. The, the, 15. a, 16. a, 17. a, 18. a, 19. the, 20. a