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
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
Select the correct answer.
___ hotel
a
an
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
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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