Articles — a, an, the

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Articles — a, an, the — Exercises

a or an?

1. _____ apple
   (an / a) 
2. _____ university
   (a / an) 
3. _____ hour
   (an / a) 
4. _____ big dog
   (a / an) 
5. _____ old car
   (an / a) 
6. _____ European country
   (a / an) 
7. _____ honest man
   (an / a) 
8. _____ umbrella
   (an / a) 

a, an, the or — (no article)?

1. I saw _____ cat. _____ cat was black.
   
2. She loves _____ music.
   
3. He lives in _____ Paris.
   
4. Open _____ door, please.
   
5. _____ dogs are friendly animals. (in general)
   

Articles — a, an, the — Answer Key

a or an?

1. an
2. a
3. an
4. a
5. an
6. a
7. an
8. an

a, an, the or — (no article)?

1. a
2. —
3. —
4. the
5. —