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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 #141
He has been appointed as ___ principal of the college.
A. no article
B. a
C. an
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Titles denoting a unique position do not take an article after verbs like appoint, elect, make.
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Question #142
She works as ___ nurse in the local clinic.
A. an
B. the
C. a
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Professions and jobs take 'a' or 'an' when expressing what someone does.
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Question #143
My father is ___ engineer.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The profession starts with a vowel sound, requiring 'an'.
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Question #144
___ French is a difficult language to learn.
A. No article
B. An
C. A
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Names of languages do not take any article.
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Question #145
___ French are known for their culinary skills.
A. No article
B. A
C. The
D. An
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
When referring to the people of a nation, 'the' is used.
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Question #146
He was reading ___ book you lent him.
A. no article
B. the
C. a
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The book is specific ('you lent him'), so 'the' is necessary.
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Question #147
I need ___ pen to write this down.
A. the
B. a
C. no article
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Any generic pen is needed, so the indefinite article 'a' is used.
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Question #148
Did you see ___ pen I left on the table?
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The pen is specified by its location, requiring 'the'.
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Question #149
___ winter is usually cold here.
A. A
B. No article
C. An
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Names of seasons generally do not take an article in a broad sense.
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Question #150
We went to Manali in ___ winter of 2015.
A. no article
B. an
C. a
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A specific season of a particular year takes 'the'.
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Question #151
See you on ___ Monday.
A. a
B. an
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Days of the week take no article in general usage.
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Question #152
He was born in ___ July.
A. the
B. a
C. an
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Names of months do not take an article.
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Question #153
The incident happened on ___ Sunday before last.
A. no article
B. an
C. the
D. a
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
When referring to a specific, identifiable day, 'the' is used.
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Question #154
We plan to visit ___ Taj Mahal.
A. a
B. an
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Famous historical monuments take the definite article.
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Question #155
___ Statue of Liberty is in New York.
A. An
B. A
C. No article
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Names of famous statues and landmarks require 'the'.
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Question #156
He has a degree from ___ Delhi University.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Names of universities starting with a city or place name take zero article.
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Question #157
She graduated from ___ University of Delhi.
A. an
B. a
C. the
D. no article
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
When written as 'University of [Name]', the article 'the' is used.
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Question #158
They were walking along ___ Oxford Street.
A. a
B. an
C. no article
D. the
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Names of specific streets and roads generally do not take an article.
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Question #159
He lives near ___ Victoria Station.
A. the
B. a
C. no article
D. an
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Names of railway stations or airports do not take an article.
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Question #160
___ Republic of Ireland is in Europe.
A. An
B. A
C. No article
D. The
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Country names containing 'Republic' require 'the'.
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