Articles quiz

I need an umbrella. We use AN before an adjective that starts with a vowel. AN Umbrella.

I like dogs. All dogs, not a specific dog.

We have to be quiet. This is a library. We use A before a countable noun that starts with a consonant. A Library.

They will be here in an hour. We use AN before a countable noun that starts with H when the H has no sound. An Hour. (OUR sound)

I cannot swim. The water's too cold.

This is an interesting book. We use AN before an adjective that starts with a vowel. AN Interesting book.

I went to London last week.

The Pyramids are in Egypt.

Where are the children? The children are sleeping. There is more than one child. ARE is plural.

Some astronauts go to outer space.

I visit the Louvre every year.

I ate an apple. We use AN before a countable noun that starts with a vowel. AN Apple.

I need a new smartphone. We use A before an adjective that starts with a consonant. A New smartphone.

The dishes are dirty. Please wash them!

Where is the cat? The cat is sleeping. It is a specific cat that you can identify.

May I please have an orange? We use AN before a countable noun that starts with a vowel. AN Orange.

It is an impossible task. We use AN before an adjective that starts with a vowel. AN Impossible task.

The family next door travels a lot.

The purple hat you are wearing is beautiful. It is a specific hat.

We had a wonderful vacation. We use A before an adjective that begins with a consonant sound. (WON sound) A Wonderful vacation.