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Choose the appropriate pair of articles (including zero article)

Total questions: 158

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Chervonohrad is quite --- atypical town in --- west of Ukraine.

a)

def, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

0, indef

d)

0, def

e)

indef, 0

2.

The town is located almost on the border with Poland, but it has --- similarities with --- coal-mining regions of eastern Ukraine.

a)

def, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

0, indef

d)

0. def

e)

0, 0

3.

Several state-owned mines operate in Chervonohrad, and ---- city itself has --- long-standing twin-partners.

a)

def, 0

b)

indef, def

c)

indef, 0

d)

def, def

e)

def, indef

4.

However, the community is trying to develop in ---other directions to reduce its dependence on --- single industry.

a)

0, indef

b)

0, def

c)

0, 0

d)

def, 0

e)

def, indef

5.

These efforts are being helped by --- cooperation with --- City of Integrity project.

a)

0, def

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, indef

e)

indef, def

6.

Of --- large projects planned, only one was implemented: --- reconstruction of the church.

a)

def, def

b)

0, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

7.

Employees of --- executive committee received --- minimal bonuses. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

8.

The spring months were the biggest challenge in --- terms of --- funding.

a)

0, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def,

d)

def, 0

e)

indef, 0

9.

Ukraine must move to --- European Union, which means we must meet --- standards that exist there.

a)

def, def

b)

def, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

10.

Thanks to --- cooperation with anti-corruption programs, we already have --- foundation. 

a)

0, indef

b)

0, def,

c)

def, 0

d)

indef, def

e)

def, indef

11.

A few years before --- start of the war, a person started doing --- anti-corruption work at the city council. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

def, def

d)

indef, 0

e)

0, def

12.

Over time, --- majority of --- people arriving began to stay with us, so there was a need for shelters.

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

indef, def

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

13.

From the first days, --- staff of our kindergartens received --- food through our humanitarian headquarters

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

def, indef

d)

indef, 0

e)

0, def

14.

Some people, after living in --- shelter, found --- job and started renting

a)

indef, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

def, indef

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

15.

At first, --- local residents provided food, but as --- needs grew, we began to look for other sources. 

a)

0, 0

b)

0, def

c)

def, 0

d)

indef, 0

e)

def, def

16.

Today we are waiting for --- results of --- audit of our Central City Hospital. 

a)

def, def

b)

def, indef

c)

0, indef

d)

0, def

e)

def, 0

17.

When I have --- conversations with businesses, I always say that at the start that they’ve already earned --- 10% profit 

a)

0, 0

b)

0, def

c)

0, indef

d)

def, def

e)

def, indef

18.

I met with --- members of the European Parliament from Italy at --- time when there were difficulties with grain logistics. 

a)

0, indef

b)

def, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

0, def

e)

0, 0

19.

Are you coming to _______ party next Saturday?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

20.

I bought _______ new TV set yesterday.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

21.

I watched _____ video you had sent me.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

22.

She was wearing ______ ugly dress when she met him.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

23.

I am crazy about reading ______ history books.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

24.

He thinks that _____ love is what will save us all.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

25.

Are you going to _____ beach this afternoon?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

26.

When I go to school I must wear ________ uniform.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

27.

_____ friend of mine is from China.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

28.

My sister is ______ university professor.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

29.

______ Chao Phraya is the longest river.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

30.

I have got a part-time job and I get 45 hryvnias _______ hour.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

X

31.

Carl lives alone in ______ one-bedroom apartment.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

32.

We're running out of _______ water. I just finished the last bottle.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

33.

Kevin went for a vacation to _______ Philippines for two weeks.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

34.

_______ Alps span across the countries of France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

35.

My teacher is from _______ Dominican Repulic.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

36.

_______ Pacific Ocean is _______ largest and deepest ocean in the world.

a)

( - ) / ( - )

b)

( - ) / the

c)

The / the

d)

The / ( - )

37.

_______ Sahara Desert is _______ hottest desert in the world.

a)

( - ) / ( - )

b)

( - ) / the

c)

The / the

d)

The / ( - )

38.

Toronto is located on __________ Lake Ontario.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

zero article

39.

_________ Nile is the longest river in the world.

a)

the

b)

an

c)

a

d)

zero article

40.

_________ Sahara is the world's biggest desert.

a)

zero article

b)

the

c)

an

d)

a

41.

Denver is located at the foot of __________ Rocky Mountains.

a)

zero article

b)

the

c)

a

d)

an

42.

Do you enjoy learning ..... Spanish language?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

zero article

43.
I want __ apple from that basket.
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
44.
Carol's father works as ___ electrician.
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
45.
What do you usually have for ___ breakfast?
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
46.
 The tomatoes are 99 pence ___ kilo.
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
47.

I want to be an astronaut and travel to _______ moon.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

0

48.

I have ____ couple of friends who like Mexican food.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

0

49.

Her favorite fruit is ___ blueberries.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

0

50.
Did you see ________ man that I told you about?
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
-
51.
Someone call __________ policeman
a)
-
b)
the
c)
a
d)
an
52.

Are you coming to _______ party next Saturday?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

53.

I watched _____ video you had sent me.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

54.

I am crazy about reading ______ history books.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

55.

She was returning from ____ school when I met her.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

56.

My uncle is ______ first to win a drawing competition in this year.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

57.

It’s raining today but I don’t have ______ umbrella.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

58.
2. The class went on____ field trip.
a)
an
b)
a
c)
the
d)
-
59.

I have English lessons on ... Mondays and ... Wednesdays.

a)

-

b)

a

c)

an

d)

the

60.
... woman in the photo is my mum.
a)
a
b)
the
c)
an
61.

-- woman I had seen somewhere came into -- room.


a)

the/the

b)

a/the

c)

x/the

d)

the/x

e)

x/a

62.
What's ... date today?
a)
a
b)
the
c)
an
63.

Chervonohrad is quite --- atypical town in --- west of Ukraine.

a)

def, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

0, indef

d)

0, def

e)

indef, 0

64.

The town is located almost on the border with Poland, but it has --- similarities with --- coal-mining regions of eastern Ukraine.

a)

def, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

0, indef

d)

0. def

e)

0, 0

65.

Several state-owned mines operate in Chervonohrad, and ---- city itself has --- long-standing twin-partners.

a)

def, 0

b)

indef, def

c)

indef, 0

d)

def, def

e)

def, indef

66.

However, the community is trying to develop in ---other directions to reduce its dependence on --- single industry.

a)

0, indef

b)

0, def

c)

0, 0

d)

def, 0

e)

def, indef

67.

These efforts are being helped by --- cooperation with --- City of Integrity project.

a)

0, def

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, indef

e)

indef, def

68.

Of --- large projects planned, only one was implemented: --- reconstruction of the church.

a)

def, def

b)

0, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

69.

Employees of --- executive committee received --- minimal bonuses. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

70.

The spring months were the biggest challenge in --- terms of --- funding.

a)

0, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def,

d)

def, 0

e)

indef, 0

71.

Ukraine must move to --- European Union, which means we must meet --- standards that exist there.

a)

def, def

b)

def, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

72.

Thanks to --- cooperation with anti-corruption programs, we already have --- foundation. 

a)

0, indef

b)

0, def,

c)

def, 0

d)

indef, def

e)

def, indef

73.

A few years before --- start of the war, a person started doing --- anti-corruption work at the city council. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

def, def

d)

indef, 0

e)

0, def

74.

Over time, --- majority of --- people arriving began to stay with us, so there was a need for shelters.

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

indef, def

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

75.

From the first days, --- staff of our kindergartens received --- food through our humanitarian headquarters

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

def, indef

d)

indef, 0

e)

0, def

76.

Some people, after living in --- shelter, found --- job and started renting

a)

indef, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

def, indef

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

77.

At first, --- local residents provided food, but as --- needs grew, we began to look for other sources. 

a)

0, 0

b)

0, def

c)

def, 0

d)

indef, 0

e)

def, def

78.

Today we are waiting for --- results of --- audit of our Central City Hospital. 

a)

def, def

b)

def, indef

c)

0, indef

d)

0, def

e)

def, 0

79.

When I have --- conversations with businesses, I always say that at the start that they’ve already earned --- 10% profit 

a)

0, 0

b)

0, def

c)

0, indef

d)

def, def

e)

def, indef

80.

I met with --- members of the European Parliament from Italy at --- time when there were difficulties with grain logistics. 

a)

0, indef

b)

def, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

0, def

e)

0, 0

81.

Employees of --- executive committee received --- minimal bonuses. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

82.

Over time, --- majority of --- people arriving began to stay with us, so there was a need for shelters.

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

indef, def

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

83.

Soon, ___ situation on __ front has become increasingly dangerous.

a)

the/the

b)

0/the

c)

a/the

d)

a/a

e)

the/0

84.

____Ukrainian Armed Forces are struggling against ____ occupiers.

a)

the/the

b)

a/the

c)

the/0

d)

the/a

e)

0/0

85.

___European diplomats report ___recent Russian missile strikes in Kyiv.


a)

0/0

b)

the/0

c)

the/the

86.

Achieving ___ set goal of one million trees, established ___last year, seems unlikely.

a)

the/0

b)

a/the

c)

the/a

d)

the/the

87.

All this is ___ direct result of ___ Ukrainian soldiers’ valor and skill.

a)

a/0

b)

the/a

c)

a/the

d)

the/0

e)

the/the

88.

___truth can be hard to tell from ___fiction these days.

a)

0/0

b)

the/0

c)

a/0

d)

the/the

e)

a/a

89.

Are you coming to _______ party next Saturday?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

90.

I bought _______ new TV set yesterday.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

91.

I watched _____ video you had sent me.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

92.

She was wearing ______ ugly dress when she met him.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

93.

I am crazy about reading ______ history books.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

94.

He thinks that _____ love is what will save us all.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

95.

Are you going to _____ beach this afternoon?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

96.

When I go to school I must wear ________ uniform.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

97.

_____ friend of mine is from China.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

98.

My sister is ______ university professor.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

99.

______ Chao Phraya is the longest river.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

100.

I have got a part-time job and I get 45 hryvnias _______ hour.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

X

101.

Carl lives alone in ______ one-bedroom apartment.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

102.

We're running out of _______ water. I just finished the last bottle.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

103.

Kevin went for a vacation to _______ Philippines for two weeks.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

104.

_______ Alps span across the countries of France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

105.

My teacher is from _______ Dominican Repulic.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

( - )

106.

_______ Pacific Ocean is _______ largest and deepest ocean in the world.

a)

( - ) / ( - )

b)

( - ) / the

c)

The / the

d)

The / ( - )

107.

_______ Sahara Desert is _______ hottest desert in the world.

a)

( - ) / ( - )

b)

( - ) / the

c)

The / the

d)

The / ( - )

108.

Toronto is located on __________ Lake Ontario.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

zero article

109.

_________ Nile is the longest river in the world.

a)

the

b)

an

c)

a

d)

zero article

110.

_________ Sahara is the world's biggest desert.

a)

zero article

b)

the

c)

an

d)

a

111.

Denver is located at the foot of __________ Rocky Mountains.

a)

zero article

b)

the

c)

a

d)

an

112.

Do you enjoy learning ..... Spanish language?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

zero article

113.
I want __ apple from that basket.
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
114.
Carol's father works as ___ electrician.
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
115.
What do you usually have for ___ breakfast?
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
116.
 The tomatoes are 99 pence ___ kilo.
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
zero article 
117.

I want to be an astronaut and travel to _______ moon.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

0

118.

I have ____ couple of friends who like Mexican food.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

0

119.

Her favorite fruit is ___ blueberries.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

0

120.
Did you see ________ man that I told you about?
a)
a
b)
an
c)
the
d)
-
121.
Someone call __________ policeman
a)
-
b)
the
c)
a
d)
an
122.

Are you coming to _______ party next Saturday?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

123.

I watched _____ video you had sent me.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

124.

I am crazy about reading ______ history books.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

125.

She was returning from ____ school when I met her.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

x

126.

My uncle is ______ first to win a drawing competition in this year.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

127.

It’s raining today but I don’t have ______ umbrella.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

128.
2. The class went on____ field trip.
a)
an
b)
a
c)
the
d)
-
129.

I have English lessons on ... Mondays and ... Wednesdays.

a)

-

b)

a

c)

an

d)

the

130.
... woman in the photo is my mum.
a)
a
b)
the
c)
an
131.

-- woman I had seen somewhere came into -- room.


a)

the/the

b)

a/the

c)

x/the

d)

the/x

e)

x/a

132.
What's ... date today?
a)
a
b)
the
c)
an
133.

Chervonohrad is quite --- atypical town in --- west of Ukraine.

a)

def, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

0, indef

d)

0, def

e)

indef, 0

134.

The town is located almost on the border with Poland, but it has --- similarities with --- coal-mining regions of eastern Ukraine.

a)

def, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

0, indef

d)

0. def

e)

0, 0

135.

Several state-owned mines operate in Chervonohrad, and ---- city itself has --- long-standing twin-partners.

a)

def, 0

b)

indef, def

c)

indef, 0

d)

def, def

e)

def, indef

136.

However, the community is trying to develop in ---other directions to reduce its dependence on --- single industry.

a)

0, indef

b)

0, def

c)

0, 0

d)

def, 0

e)

def, indef

137.

These efforts are being helped by --- cooperation with --- City of Integrity project.

a)

0, def

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, indef

e)

indef, def

138.

Of --- large projects planned, only one was implemented: --- reconstruction of the church.

a)

def, def

b)

0, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

139.

Employees of --- executive committee received --- minimal bonuses. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

140.

The spring months were the biggest challenge in --- terms of --- funding.

a)

0, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def,

d)

def, 0

e)

indef, 0

141.

Ukraine must move to --- European Union, which means we must meet --- standards that exist there.

a)

def, def

b)

def, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

142.

Thanks to --- cooperation with anti-corruption programs, we already have --- foundation. 

a)

0, indef

b)

0, def,

c)

def, 0

d)

indef, def

e)

def, indef

143.

A few years before --- start of the war, a person started doing --- anti-corruption work at the city council. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

def, def

d)

indef, 0

e)

0, def

144.

Over time, --- majority of --- people arriving began to stay with us, so there was a need for shelters.

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

indef, def

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

145.

From the first days, --- staff of our kindergartens received --- food through our humanitarian headquarters

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

def, indef

d)

indef, 0

e)

0, def

146.

Some people, after living in --- shelter, found --- job and started renting

a)

indef, indef

b)

indef, def

c)

def, indef

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

147.

At first, --- local residents provided food, but as --- needs grew, we began to look for other sources. 

a)

0, 0

b)

0, def

c)

def, 0

d)

indef, 0

e)

def, def

148.

Today we are waiting for --- results of --- audit of our Central City Hospital. 

a)

def, def

b)

def, indef

c)

0, indef

d)

0, def

e)

def, 0

149.

When I have --- conversations with businesses, I always say that at the start that they’ve already earned --- 10% profit 

a)

0, 0

b)

0, def

c)

0, indef

d)

def, def

e)

def, indef

150.

I met with --- members of the European Parliament from Italy at --- time when there were difficulties with grain logistics. 

a)

0, indef

b)

def, indef

c)

def, 0

d)

0, def

e)

0, 0

151.

Employees of --- executive committee received --- minimal bonuses. 

a)

def, 0

b)

def, indef

c)

indef, def

d)

0, def

e)

0, indef

152.

Over time, --- majority of --- people arriving began to stay with us, so there was a need for shelters.

a)

def, 0

b)

def, def

c)

indef, def

d)

def, indef

e)

0, def

153.

Soon, ___ situation on __ front has become increasingly dangerous.

a)

the/the

b)

0/the

c)

a/the

d)

a/a

e)

the/0

154.

____Ukrainian Armed Forces are struggling against ____ occupiers.

a)

the/the

b)

a/the

c)

the/0

d)

the/a

e)

0/0

155.

___European diplomats report ___recent Russian missile strikes in Kyiv.


a)

0/0

b)

the/0

c)

the/the

156.

Achieving ___ set goal of one million trees, established ___last year, seems unlikely.

a)

the/0

b)

a/the

c)

the/a

d)

the/the

157.

All this is ___ direct result of ___ Ukrainian soldiers’ valor and skill.

a)

a/0

b)

the/a

c)

a/the

d)

the/0

e)

the/the

158.

___truth can be hard to tell from ___fiction these days.

a)

0/0

b)

the/0

c)

a/0

d)

the/the

e)

a/a