Determiners MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Determiners - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is "a, a".

Key Points

• According to the grammatical context, 'a' is the most appropriate article for both the blanks.
• We always use the definite article 'the' for a proper or specific noun.
  • Ex- I love reading the Times of India newspaper on weekends.
• Note- Times of India is a proper noun.
• However, indefinite articles 'a' & 'an' are used when the noun is non-specific.
  • Ex- Yesterday I watched a movie with my wife.
• Note- Movie is a non-specific noun.
• Similarly, in the given sentence, 'dog' & 'present' are non-specific nouns as we don't know the exact breed of the dog & the exact name of the present.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

​ Additional Information

• ​We use the indefinite article ‘a’ before the words starting with a Consonant(B,D,F,N,etc.)
• Ex- a dirty shirt, a neglected department, etc.
• However, the indefinite article ‘an’ is used before words starting with a Vowel(A,E,I,O,U) or having a Vowel sound.
• Ex- an educated person, an imminent danger, etc. 

The correct answer is 'the;an'.

 Key Points

• We use 'the' before words with specific information.
• In this case, the phrase 'share the exact location of your house' tells us that a specific location is being referred to which makes 'the' the most appropriate option to use.
• In the second half of the sentence, 'an' is used before 'half hour.'
• is because we generally use 'an' before words that start with vowel sound (a,e,i,o,u).

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.

 Additional Information

• The usage of definite and indefinite articles ('a', 'an', 'the') depends on whether the noun they are modifying is unique or not, whether it is countable or uncountable, and whether it begins with a consonant or a vowel sound.

The correct answer is 'The'.

 Key Points

• 'The' is used before a noun when it is clear which thing or person we are talking about. Here, 'the first event' clearly points to a specific event.
• In English, when referring to something specific, definite, or unique, the definite article 'the' is used. 'First event' signifies a specific, distinct event; hence 'the' is appropriate.
• 'First event' is a particular event that has occurred, therefore it needs the definite article 'the' to specify it.
• Numerical or sequential items, like 'first', 'second', and 'third', are typically preceded by 'the' because they are definite.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 Additional Information

• 'An' and 'a' are indefinite articles used before singular countable nouns when they are unspecified or not known to the listener.
• The articles "a" and "an" are used in English to introduce a singular, non-specific noun. The rule for their usage is quite simple:
• Use "a" before words that begin with a consonant sound. 
  • For example, "a car," "a dog," "a tree."
• Use "an" before words that begin with a vowel sound.
  •  For example, "an apple," "an elephant,", "an hour."

The correct answer is "The, the".

Key Points

• The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "The, the".
• 'House' is a countable noun and when we refer to a specific house, we use the definite article 'the'.
• In the second part, "the police" is a standard usage in English.
• When referring to public institutions or services, like the police, the court, the hospital (in a general sense), or the school, we use the definite article 'the'.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Complete Sentence: The house is burgled! I’m calling the police. 

The correct answer is: the. 

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the definite article 'the' should be used to fill in the given blank.
• Here, we are talking about a particular city i.e Shillong that's why the definite article 'the' is used as this city is known as the Scotland of the East for having the rolling hills around the town reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, it would be referred to as the "Scotland of the East".
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3. 

Therefore, The Correct sentence is: 'Shillong is known as the Scotland of the East.'

Additional Information 

• In English, there are three articles: a, an, and the.
• The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader.
• The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known. 
• There are certain situations in which a noun takes no article which are as follows:
  • When non-count nouns are used that refer to items that are not counted and are always singular then no article is used before them.
  • No article is used when we are talking about things in a general way and not in a specific way.

The erroneous part is 'the very well-directed film'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'a very well-directed film' should be used instead of 'the very well-directed film'.
• The rule for the usage of "an" or "a" is, that if the word following has a vowel sound, "an" is used (e.g. An honor, A house).
• If there's a consonant sound, "a" is used.
• There are many examples of this in relation to "very".
  • Example: That was a very nice house!
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: It was a very well-directed film and we enjoyed it.

The erroneous part is '​Antique diamond necklace'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'An antique diamond necklace' should be used instead of 'Antique diamond necklace'.
• If any word starts with these vowels or has any vowel sound then the article 'an' is used before them. In the given sentence 'honest' starts with a 'vowel sound'. 
• Some words start with 'vowel sound' but start with 'consonant letter'. We use 'an' article before these kinds of words. 
• The list of these kinds of words is as follows: Honest, hour, heir, honorable, honorary, M.C.A. MNC, RTI, IMT, X-Ray, M.P., L.L.B., etc.
• In the given sentence 'Antique' starts with the vowel 'a'.
  • Example: It is an example worth revising.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: An antique diamond necklace was stolen from the museum. 

The correct answer is '​too grave sin'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'too grave a sin' should be used instead of 'too grave sin'.
• In the given sentence 'sin' is a noun. And it starts with a consonant 's'.
• Hence, the indefinite article 'a' should be used before it.
• It means 'an action or way of behaving that is not allowed by a religion'. [धार्मिक दृष्टि से निषिद्घ कार्य या आचरण; पाप (कर्म)]
  • Example: It is a sin to steal.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
   

Correct Sentence: This is too grave a sin to be pardoned.

The correct answer is Option 1) i.e. A.

Explanation:

• Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• Whereas the article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having 1st letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• Any abbreviation having the sound of a vowel will be preceded by the article 'an'.
• For example:
  • He is a MLA.
  • He is an MLA.
• According to the rule and the example given above, 'an' will be used instead of 'a' in the 1st part of the sentence.

Correct Sentence: Karun has an X-ray machine which is very significant for him due to many reasons.

• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.

The erroneous segment is "of association on Saturday"

Key Points

• In the given sentence, the definite article "the" is missing before the collective noun.
• We should use the definite article "the" before names of the countries, newspapers, and organizations.
• In the given sentence, the association is a collective noun and organization, so we need to use the definite article "the".

The correct sentence is: Sunil refused to attend the meeting of the association on Saturday.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

The erroneous part is 'There is a very little time'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'There is very little time' should be used instead of 'There is a very little time'.
• In the given sentence 'time' is an uncountable noun.
• In the given sentence 'very little time' means 'absolutely no time'.
• So the use of the indefinite article 'a' with it is grammatically incorrect. Hence, it should be removed.
• Thus, the correct answer is Option 3.
   

Correct Sentence: There is very little time for them to prepare for the show. 

The correct answer is 'the'

Key Points

• We use the superlative article ' the' when we specifically mention the comparison between more than two entities or when the entire group or its numbers is particularly mentioned.

Correct sentence- She is the most diligent employee, and I will recommend her name for promotion.​

The correct answer is Option 3) i.e. an.
 
Key Points

• ​Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. (ऐसे शब्द जो किसी संज्ञा को विशिष्ट या अविशिष्ट के रूप में परिभाषित करते हैं।)
  • Indefinite articles- a, an.
  • Definite articles- the.
• The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.
• Whereas the article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having 1st letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• For example:​
  • ​I met a person on my way to the office. The person turned out to be an old friend.
• Since the given noun 'hour' has the sound of a vowel, the article 'an' will be used here.

Correct Sentence: "The teacher has been teaching for an hour."

Hinglish

• Indefinite articles- a, an.
• Definite articles- the.
• निश्चित लेख 'the' का प्रयोग उन चीजों के नाम के साथ किया जाता है जो unique हैं या पहले ही उल्लेख की जा चुकी हैं।
• जबकि लेख 'a' का प्रयोग उन चीजों के नाम के साथ किया जाता है जो specific नहीं हैं।
• लेख 'an' का प्रयोग उन शब्दों के साथ किया जाता है जिनमें vowel के रूप में पहला अक्षर होता है और स्वर की ध्वनि होती है।
• उदाहरण के लिए:
  • ​I met a person on my way to the office. The person turned out to be an old friend.
• चूंकि दी गई संज्ञा 'hour' में स्वर की ध्वनि है, इसलिए यहां 'an' पद का प्रयोग किया जाएगा।

Correct Sentence: "The teacher has been teaching for an hour."

The correct answer is a.

Key Points​​

• ​Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.
• The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.
• The article 'a' is used with the name of things that are not specific.
• The article 'an' is used with the words having the first letter as a vowel and having the sound of a vowel.
• ​​​If a word starts with a vowel but has the sound of a consonant, it will be preceded by the article 'a'.
• Example: a university, a union, a one rupee note, etc.
• In the given blank part of the sentence, the article 'a' will be used as the word 'unique' doesn't start with the sound of a vowel.
   

Correct Sentence: This is a unique system of governance where everyone is the government.

 ​​​​Additional Information  ​​

• Any abbreviation having the sound of a vowel will be preceded by the article 'an'.
• For example:
  • He is a MLA.
  • He is an MLA.

The correct answer is option 1.

We do not use an article for a plural, indefinite noun and always think of a plural, indefinite noun as meaning 'all'.

The correct sentence is: Students should study hard for their examination.