Articles MCQs

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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 #661
He is ___ one-man army.
A. a
B. the
C. no article
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'One-man' starts with /w/.
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Question #662
___ milkman didn't come today.
A. An
B. No article
C. The
D. A
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Specific milkman known to both.
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Question #663
He is ___ only son.
A. a
B. the
C. an
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Only' takes 'the'.
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Question #664
___ iron is very useful.
A. A
B. An
C. The
D. No article
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Material noun general.
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Question #665
She left ___ school at 4 p.m.
A. a
B. no article
C. the
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Leaving after study hours, general school, no article.
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Question #666
___ piano is difficult to learn.
A. An
B. A
C. The
D. No article
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Musical instrument representing class.
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Question #667
He is ___ L.L.B. final year student.
A. the
B. an
C. no article
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'L.L.B.' starts with 'el', vowel sound.
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Question #668
___ honesty is rare these days.
A. The
B. No article
C. An
D. A
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Abstract noun general.
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Question #669
I have ___ unique collection of stamps.
A. the
B. a
C. no article
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Unique' /juː/.
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Question #670
He went to ___ hospital for treatment.
A. no article
B. the
C. a
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
If he went as a patient, British English uses no article (go to hospital). However, in Indian context, 'the hospital' is often used. But the standard rule: 'go to hospital' for treatment, no article. I'll go with no article.
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Question #671
___ rich are not always happy.
A. The
B. An
C. No article
D. A
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Adjective as noun.
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Question #672
He is ___ European by origin.
A. no article
B. the
C. a
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Consonant sound.
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Question #673
___ coffee I had was cold.
A. No article
B. A
C. An
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Specific coffee.
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Question #674
He is ___ tallest building in the city.
A. the
B. an
C. a
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Superlative.
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Question #675
She is ___ M.Phil. scholar.
A. the
B. an
C. no article
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'M.Phil.' starts 'em'.
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Question #676
___ Ganges is sacred to Hindus.
A. A
B. No article
C. An
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
River name.
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Question #677
He is ___ uncle of the bride.
A. the
B. an
C. a
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
'Uncle' starts with vowel sound /ʌ/, so 'an'.
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Question #678
___ poor boy was hungry.
A. A
B. An
C. No article
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Specific poor boy from context.
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Question #679
He is ___ C.A. by profession.
A. an
B. the
C. a
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'C.A.' starts /siː/, consonant sound, so 'a'. Note: many say 'a Chartered Accountant', so 'a C.A.'
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Question #680
___ gold is found in India.
A. An
B. No article
C. The
D. A
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
General.
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