Articles – A, An, The Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

1. Simon was in the kitchen when he saw a mouse run into _____ space behind the cooker.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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2. Sarah went to _____ theatre with some friends to see Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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3. Uncle Charlie was a fisherman. He used to spend months at _____ sea in the north Atlantic.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
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4. My brother Hamish is a student at _____ college. He is studying Economics.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
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5. A: What do you want for your birthday?
B: My pyjamas ______ so maybe you could buy me pair.
(A) is very old
(B) has very old
(C) are quite old
(D) none
Ans. C
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6. Thomas wants to be _____, but at the moment he’s working on a farm.
(A) a writer
(B) policeman
(C) the architect
(D) none
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7. To continue the quiz you must answer _____ question 10 correctly.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. D
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8. Our children always complain when it is time to go to ____ bed, even if they are very tired.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. D
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9. Neil likes to listen to _____ radio while he is getting dressed.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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10. The only newspaper that the hotel has is _____ Washington Post. Do you want to read it?
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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11. An oil tanker has sunk near the coast of _____ Canary Islands. Spanish authorities are trying to keep the pollution away from the beaches.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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12. The louvre Museum in Paris has a great collection of _____ Impressionist paintings.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
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13. The cake Angela made was great but I didn’t like _____ coffee very much.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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14. Professor Philips is the new Chancellor of Oxford University, Staff at _____ university are very happy about his appointment.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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15. I read _____ book Tina gave me while I was on holiday.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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16. I’m with _____ Barclays Bank but I think I may change soon.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. D
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17. Local people helped to raise $150,000 to repair _____ church. The work was completed in six months.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. C
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18. When inspectors visited _____ prison they were shocked at the terrible conditions they found.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
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19. Many towns and cities around the world have monuments to honour _____ dead if the Second World War.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
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20. Last month Gary moved to _____ Hollywood. He wants to become a famous actor.
(A) a
(B) an
(C) the
(D) none
Ans. D
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