Articles 3

When we do not know which particular thing the speaker/writer is referring to, we use...

• a

• the

When we talk about particular, definite or specific things we use (a)  

What's ______ reason for your call?

• a

• an

• the

I was late because I had to wait for ________ hour for the bus.

• -

• an

• the

• a

__________ road next to my house was flooded after the heavy rain.

• a

• the

• an

• -

I think the World Cup will be one by ______ European team.

• a

• an

• the

• -

There was (a)   telephone number to ring for more information.

Proper nouns do not usually take an article.

• True

• False

The names of rivers do take an article.

• True

• False

I usually travel by the bus.

• Correct

• Incorrect