When do we use "a/an" and "the"?

When do we use "a/an" and "the"?

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When do we use "a/an" and "the"?

When do we use "a/an" and "the"?

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

Whe use "the" when...

We are thinking of a specific thing.

We say what kind or person we mean.

Answer explanation

For example when we say:

"The Restaurant where we ate yesterday was really good."

We use the because we know which restaurant we are referring to, we are talking about a especific one.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 2 pts

We use "a/an" when...

It is clear which thing or person we mean.

We say what kind of thing or person we mean.

Answer explanation

For example when we say:

"We ate at a very expensive restaurant."

We are using A and AN because we are talking about a type of restaurant. A very expensive one.

3.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

She works as ______ clerk in a very large bank.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Select the correct answer.

I go to the dentist ____ week.

once a

twuce an

tree times the

once an

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Select the correct answer.

___ hotel

a

an

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Select the correct option.

____ pencil.

A

An

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank by using "a/an" or "the".

I’ll wait for you half ____ hour.

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