Pronunciation of 'The' Quiz

What are the two ways to pronounce the word 'the'?

• 'Thee' and 'Thuh'

• 'Thay' and 'Thuh'

• 'Thuh' and 'Thah'

• 'Thee' and 'Thay'

When should you use 'thuh' before a word?

• Before any word

• Only when emphasizing a word

• Before a word starting with a consonant sound

• Before a word starting with a vowel sound

Which of the following words would use 'thee' before it?

• The computer

• The table

• The child

• The apple

How do you pronounce 'the' when emphasizing a word?

• Always as 'thee'

• Never change pronunciation

• Always as 'thuh'

• Depends on the following word's sound

Which sentence uses 'thee' correctly for emphasis?

• I had thee best time last night.

• I had the best time last night.

• I had the best time last night.

• I had thee best time last night.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'the' in 'the hour'?

• 'Thuh' hour

• 'Thee' hour

• 'Thay' hour

• 'Thah' hour

Which of the following uses 'thuh' correctly?

• Thuh apple

• Thee egg

• Thee octopus

• Thuh computer

In which case would you use 'thee' before a word?

• Only when emphasizing a word

• Before a word starting with a vowel sound

• Before a word starting with a consonant sound

• Before any word

Which of the following sentences is pronounced correctly?

• I'm going to thee store to buy the eggs.

• I'm going to thee store to buy thee eggs.

• I'm going to the store to buy thee eggs.

• I'm going to the store to buy the eggs.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'the' in 'the university'?

• 'Thah' university

• 'Thay' university

• 'Thee' university

• 'Thuh' university