Section 1: Structure and Written Expression

Part A: Sentence Completion

1. Articles (a/an) and Agreement with the Noun
   Choose the correct article and ensure agreement with the noun.

______ elephant can weigh up to 6,000 kilograms.

• (A) An

• (B) A

• (C) The

• (D) No article needed

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CCSS.L.1.1H

I need ______ umbrella because it’s raining outside.

• (A) an

• (B) a

• (C) the

• (D) no article needed

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CCSS.L.1.1H

______ sun rises in the east.

• (A) An

• (B) A

• (C) The

• (D) No article

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CCSS.L.1.1H

2. Distinguish Specific and General Ideas Using A/An
   Choose the correct article to specify whether the sentence refers to something general or specific.

______ computer is a useful tool in modern education.

• (A) The

• (B) A

• (C) An

• (D) No article

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CCSS.L.1.1H

There is ______ new restaurant down the street that serves Italian food.

• (A) an

• (B) a

• (C) the

• (D) no article

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Part B: Error Identification
Identify the error in the sentence that relates to the usage of articles, a/an agreement, or the distinction between specific and general ideas.

I read an interesting article about technology innovations in the science magazine yesterday.

• (A) an

• (B) about

• (C) technology innovations

• (D) the science magazine

Answer explanation

(Correct answer: D – "the science magazine" should be "a science magazine" because it refers to one among many magazines, not a specific one.)

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CCSS.L.1.1H

She is looking for a informations about the new project in the library.

• (A) is looking for

• (B) a informations

• (C) about

• (D) in the library

Answer explanation

(Correct answer: B – "a informations" is incorrect because "information" is an uncountable noun. "Information" should be used without an article.)

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CCSS.L.1.1H

Section 2: Structure and Usage - Other/Another/Others

There is no milk left. We need to buy ______ gallon.

• (A) another

• (B) other

• (C) the others
  
  

• (D) others

Some students have completed their assignments, but ______ need more time.

• (A) another

• (B) the other

• (C) others

• (D) other

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

He has two cats. One is black, and ______ is white.

• (A) another

• (B) other

• (C) the other

• (D) others

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A