Student A Articles gavinruston@hotmail.

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indefinite = a/an definite = the zero = __

Choose the right article for each rule and complete the sentences. The first one has been done for you.
1. For non specific countable things indefinite/definite/zero
a. Did you bring an umbrella with you today?
b. Where can I get __ cup of coffee around here?

2. Nationalities and groups of people - indefinite/definite/zero

a. What are __ Spanish most famous for?
b. Can you sing any of __ Beatles' songs? But we say: He is Spanish.

3. Abstract nouns - indefinite/definite/zero

a. Does __ love make the world go round?
b. Is __ war sometimes necessary?

4. With ordinal numbers and centuries - indefinite/definite/zero

a. What was __ first job you did?
b. How was life different in __ nineteenth century in your country?

5. For languages - indefinite/definite/zero

a. Can you speak __ Turkish?
b. How long have you spoken __ English?
Write as many languages as you can in the spaces below:

6. With compass directions and locations indefinite/definite/zero

a. What cities are in __ north-east of your country?
b. Which countries are on __ border of your country?

7. With some phrases indefinite/definite/zero

a. Were __ lot of people here __ few hours ago in __ same room?
b. When do you feel most tired: in __ morning/afternoon/evening? But say at night!

8. When we talk about unique things indefinite/definite/zero

a. How far is it from __ Earth to __ Sun?
b. How old is __ Queen of England?

9. With geographical features indefinite/definite/zero

Write as many as you can into the space below:
rivers oceans seas deserts groups of canals mountain
islands ranges

theatres museums/ Ships cinemas hotels churches newspapers

galleries

But zero with streets, towns, cities, countries (except the UK, the USA), airports, islands, mountains,
lakes, cathedrals, meals: breakfasts etc. and the phrase at home

Remember to say: on the ceiling

on the wall

on the floor
 Student B Articles gavinruston@hotmail.com
indefinite = a/an definite = the zero = __

Choose the right article for each rule and complete the sentences. The first one has been done for you.
10. For jobs - indefinite/definite/zero
a. Which is the most respected job in your country: a teacher or a politician?
b. Does __ plumber earn more than __ cashier?

11. When we know the thing - indefinite/definite/zero

a. Is __ pen on __ table yours?
b. Is __ person next to you making too much noise?

12. With adjectives as nouns to describe groups of people - indefinite/definite/zero

a. Are __ rich in your country generous?
b. How can we help __ poor?

13. For uncountable nouns indefinite/definite/zero

a. Is __ sugar bad for you?
b. Does __ money make you happy?

14. With musical instruments indefinite/definite/zero

a. Have you ever learnt to play __ piano?
b. When was __ violin invented? But we say: this is a violin. I play the piano.
Write as many different musical instruments below as you can.

15. With superlatives - indefinite/definite/zero

a. Is this __ most useful explanation of the rules?
b. What's __ best way of remembering grammar rules?

16. When talking about buildings with functions indefinite/definite/zero

a. Joe is in __ prison. (He committed a crime)
b. Arthur is in __ hospital. (He's ill)

17. Talking about things in general indefinite/definite/zero

a. __ cars should be banned from the city centre. Do you agree?
b. How often do you drink __ water?

18. With geographical features indefinite/definite/zero

Write as many as you can into the space below:
rivers oceans seas deserts groups of canals mountain
islands ranges

theatres museums galleries cinemas hotels churches newspapers

But zero with streets, towns, cities, countries (except the UK, the USA), airports, islands, mountains,
lakes, cathedrals, meals: breakfasts etc. and the phrase at home

Remember to say: on the ceiling

on the wall

on the floor