Articles | English

• 'a’  used before words beginning with a constant sound . Example a pen, a student
• 'an’ used before vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u). Example an umbrella, an interesting
• Definite Article—’the’ , used  when it is clear/obvious which person or thing we are talking about.  Something that is unique or there is only one. Example : the sun.  Names of rivers, seas, oceans, mountain ranges and deserts

• There are a few exceptions to the general rule
• 'a’ is added to words which begin with 'y’ or 'w’ sound . Example a European , a uniform , a one rupee
• 'an’ is used before abbreviations pronounced with a vowel sound at the beginning. Example : My friend is an MP , an LCD display
• an hour 

Questions

1.America is ________ richest country. 
Answer : the (COMPUTER ASSISTANT GR II 2020)

2.He is -----European
Answer : a (Fireman Driver NCA 2020)

3.We enjoyed _________ fun. 
Answer : the (LD Clerk SR for ST only 2020)

2018
1._____________ man in red shirt. 

Answer : The (Caretaker Male 2018) 

2.Ram went to Saudi Arabia _ _ year ago.
Answer : a (Beat Forest Officer 2018)

3.We expect –––––– official enquiry into the incident. 
Answer : an (WOMEN POLICE CONSTABLE NCA 2018) 

4.‘Marthanda Varma’ written by C.V. Raman Pillai is __________ historical novel.
Answer :an (Women Civil Excise Officer 2018)

5.______ pen you want is out of stock.
Answer : The (Civil Police Officer 2018)


6._______ water in the well is unfit for drinking.
Answer : The (Assistant Prison Officer 2018)

7.Man, thou art _______ wonderful animal!
Answer : a (Attender Gr.II 2018)

2017

1.Some people do not like ____ milk.

Answer: no article (ARMED POLICE SUB INSPECTOR TRAINEE 2017)

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