Articles (with explanations)

She found ___ wallet on the street.

Answer explanation

She found some unknown wallet on the street.

She found ___ wallet she had lost last week.

___ France is famous for its cuisine.

Answer explanation

Typically, the article the is not used before the names of countries and territories.

However, the is used before countries whose names are plural in form, (e.g. The Netherlands).

The is also used with countries whose names include the words states, kingdom, federation or republic: the United States, the United Kingdom, the russian federation

___ Netherlands is known for its tulip fields.

Answer explanation

Typically, the article the is not used before the names of countries and territories.

However, the is used before countries whose names are plural in form (e.g. the Netherlands).

The is also used with countries whose names include the words states, kingdom, federation or republic: the United States, the United Kingdom, the russian federation

___ Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.

Answer explanation

The name of one mountain or one island is used without any article, and the name of a mountain chain or a group of islands is used with the definite article.

• They planned a hike in ___ Rocky Mountains, but ___ Mount Everest remains their ultimate goal.

Answer explanation

The name of one mountain or one island is used without any article, and the name of a mountain chain or a group of islands is used with the definite article.

She traveled from ___ Japan to ___ Republic of Korea last summer.

Answer explanation

Typically, the article the is not used before the names of countries and territories.

However, the is used before countries whose names are plural in form (e.g. the Netherlands).

The is also used with countries whose names include the words states, kingdom, federation or republic: the United States, the United Kingdom, the russian federation

• They spent their vacation by ___ Lake Tahoe, enjoying the serene waters.

Answer explanation

We use the with rivers, oceans, and seas. However, lakes generally do not get "the," and often (but not always) have the word lake preceding the name instead of following it: Lake Okeechobee, Lake Superior, Lake Victoria, Crater Lake, White Lake, Lake Titicaca. But the Great Salt Lake does get a "the," and so does a reference to the Great Lakes.

• ___ Canary Islands are a popular tourist destination.

Answer explanation

The name of one mountain or one island is used without any article, and the name of a mountain chain or a group of islands is used with the definite article.

• She dreams of visiting ___ Bali one day.

Answer explanation

The name of one mountain or one island is used without any article, and the name of a mountain chain or a group of islands is used with the definite article.