Articles Exercise

Fill in the blanks with appropriate articles.

1. Is there ……………………. restaurant near ……………………… the house you live in?
a. a, the
b. the, the
c. a, a

2. We must help …………………………. needy.
a. a
b. the

3. ………………………… daughter of my friend is ……………………….. accomplished dancer.
a. A, a
b. The, an
c. The, the

4. Samuel, ………………………. brother of Mary is ……………………… artist.
a. the, an
b. a, an
c. the, the

5. ………………………… cow is ………………………. useful animal.
a. The, the
b. The, a
c. A, the

6. ………………………… rich are not always happy.
a. A
b. The

7. He gave me …………………………. copy of ……………………….. Bible.
a. a, the
b. the, the
c. the, a

8. He received …………………….. message from ……………………….. king.
a. a, the
b. a, a

9. Man is ………………………… only animal that uses fire.
a. a
b. the

10. The train was late by ………………………… hour.
a. a
b. an
c. the

11. She is married to …………………………. European.
a. a
b. an

12. What did you do with ……………………….. money I lent you?
a. a
b. the