Ch 10

Articles — Advanced

Zero article · generic reference · abstract nouns · institutional uses

Exercise 1
Choose the correct article (a, an, the, or Ø for no article)
8 points
1
_____ knowledge is the most valuable asset.
2
She plays _____ violin beautifully.
3
He is in _____ hospital after the accident.
4
I had _____ breakfast at seven this morning.
5
_____ tiger in that photo looks very young.
6
She has _____ flu and stayed home.
7
They went to _____ university they always dreamed of.
8
_____ life expectancy has increased globally.
Exercise 2
Explain why the article use is correct
4 points
1
She went to Ø hospital. (not the hospital) — Why?
2
The music at the concert was wonderful. — Why the?
3
Ø Tigers are endangered. — Why no article?
4
She plays the violin. — Why the?
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