Articles — Practice

1. What is the definite article for "casa" (house)?

Answer: la casa

Explanation: "Casa" ends in -a, so it's feminine. The feminine definite article is "la".

2. Complete: "Voy _____ cine." (I go to the cinema.)

Answer: al

Explanation: "A + el" contracts to "al". "Voy al cine" = I go to the cinema.

3. What is the indefinite article for "libro" (book)?

Answer: un libro

Explanation: "Libro" ends in -o, so it's masculine. The masculine indefinite article is "un".

4. Complete: "Los colores _____ coche son rojo y blanco." (The colors of the car are red and white.)

Answer: del

Explanation: "De + el" contracts to "del". It shows possession or relationship.

5. Which is correct: "Los libros" or "Las libros"?

Answer: Los libros (correct — masculine)

Explanation: "Libro" ends in -o, so it's masculine. The plural masculine article is "los".

6. Complete: "Soy _____ doctora." (I am a doctor.)

Answer: una

Explanation: "Doctora" is feminine. Use the indefinite article "una" before professions.

7. Which article should you use with "mano" (hand)?

Answer: la mano (because it's feminine despite ending in -o)

Explanation: "Mano" is an exception — it's feminine even though it ends in -o. Gender must be memorized with the noun!

8. Complete: "Necesito _____ sillas para la clase." (I need some chairs for class.)

Answer: unas

Explanation: "Sillas" is feminine plural. Use "unas" (some) before plural feminine nouns.