Article Worksheet 1
(Article vs. No Article)

The most important rule about the use of articles is that an article is required with a singular countable noun.

I need ______ furniture (noncountable noun).

I need ______ chairs (plural countable noun).

I need the or a chair (singular countable noun).

The article is required even if a descriptive adjective accompanies the singular countable noun.

I need a comfortable chair.

However, if a determiner other than the article accompanies the singular countable noun, the article is not used.

I need this (or my, another, one) chair.

Supply the article a if it is required.

Example: a. He requested a prompt reply to his letter.

b. He deserves ___ admiration for his work.

c. There will be a brief pause for intermission.

1.      She likes to eat ________ good food.

2.      He made _______ bad mistake in his report.

3.      He has accumulated _______ great wealth from his investments.

4.      She wants to become ______ doctor.

5.      They asked him _____ difficult question.

6.      _____ honesty and ______ loyalty are rare virtues.

7.      The celebrated their victory with ______ big dinner.

8.      _____ youngster was hit by _____ car while he was crossing the street.

9.   What _____ bad weather we are having today.

10.   He wants to hire ______ good housekeeper.

11.   The lawyer gave his client ____ good advice.

12.   What ____ problem that was!

13.   New York City has _____ large population.

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Article Worksheet 1 (Article vs. No Article)

Article Worksheet 1
(Article vs. No Article)