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Articles MCQs

Practice Articles MCQs with answers and detailed explanations. Learn the correct usage of A, An, and The through multiple choice questions designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Teaching and other competitive exams.

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Question #341
She loves to paint landscapes from ___ nature.
A. no article
B. an
C. the
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'Nature' as the physical world takes zero article.
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Question #342
They discussed ___ nature of the experiment.
A. an
B. a
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Nature' meaning characteristic is specified by 'of', so 'the' is used.
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Question #343
___ life of a soldier is full of hardships.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. No article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Specified 'life' requires the definite article.
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Question #344
Every living being must face ___ death.
A. an
B. a
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'Death' as a general abstract concept takes no article.
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Question #345
We were saddened by ___ death of his father.
A. no article
B. a
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A specific death requires 'the'.
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Question #346
He has a deep interest in ___ history.
A. a
B. an
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'History' as a general subject takes zero article.
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Question #347
She studies ___ history of modern Europe.
A. a
B. no article
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
When history is specified ('of modern Europe'), 'the' is used.
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Question #348
She has a natural talent for ___ art.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
'Art' as a general concept takes no article.
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Question #349
He hasn't mastered ___ art of public speaking.
A. an
B. no article
C. the
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Specified art ('of public speaking') requires 'the'.
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Question #350
Advances in ___ science have changed our lives.
A. an
B. a
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
General 'science' takes zero article.
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Question #351
___ science of genetics is rapidly evolving.
A. An
B. The
C. No article
D. A
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Specified science requires the definite article.
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Question #352
He wants to learn ___ English.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Names of languages take no article.
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Question #353
She is a student of ___ English language.
A. an
B. the
C. no article
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
When the word 'language' is used, 'the' must precede it.
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Question #354
He is married to ___ Italian.
A. an
B. no article
C. the
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A singular noun referring to nationality starts with a vowel sound, taking 'an'.
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Question #355
___ Italians are famous for their pasta.
A. A
B. No article
C. The
D. An
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Plural nationalities representing the people take 'the'.
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Question #356
She is ___ American citizen.
A. an
B. the
C. a
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'American' begins with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'.
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Question #357
___ Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in November.
A. The
B. An
C. A
D. No article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Plural national groups take 'the'.
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Question #358
He introduced me to ___ Japanese businessman.
A. a
B. no article
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
A singular person from Japan is 'a Japanese'.
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Question #359
___ Japanese have a very high life expectancy.
A. A
B. The
C. An
D. No article
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
When nationality adjectives ending in -ese refer to the people, they take 'the'.
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Question #360
They bought a watch from ___ Swiss.
A. no article
B. a
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Refers to a singular person from Switzerland.
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